Thousands of Australians are expected to take parts in demonstrations across the country on Monday to mark the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel .

Pro-Palestine protests will go ahead in Sydney’s CBD today. Our journalists and photographers are on the ground and will provide updates throughout the day.

Organisers expect around 5000 protesters to gather in Hyde Park in Sydney, which was shifted from Town Hall at the last minute. Meanwhile, more than 260 officers are expected to line the streets of Melbourne to armour the city from the planned protests outside the State Library of Victoria.