Statement regarding unauthorised rally, Newcastle Foreshore

City of Newcastle is aware of a rally being promoted for Newcastle Foreshore on Sunday 31 August.

The event organisers do not have an Event Authorisation for the use of Foreshore Park or any other location and have had no engagement with City of Newcastle.

City of Newcastle also understands the event organisers have not engaged with NSW Police and have not applied for a Form One (Notice of Intention to Hold a Public Assembly).

City of Newcastle supports the right to peaceful protest but does not tolerate the racism promoted by event organisers.

Racism has no place in Newcastle.

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