# Australian leaders condemn pro-Palestine vigils planned for 7 October anniversary

https://mins.news/en/item/86568

- The Guardian, 2026-10-05 14:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/06/australian-leaders-condemn-pro-palestine-vigils-planned-for-7-october-anniversary-amid-jewish-commemorations

> Jewish organisations across Australia are arranging commemorations for the third anniversary of the 7 October attacks, while Labor-led state governments condemn pro-Palestinian vigils planned for the same day. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns called the gatherings “obscene”, while Victoria’s premier said police would protect the public if laws were breached.

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