Police have charged 56 people following traffic disruptions in Brisbane City this morning during planned protest action.
The protest commenced in William Street shortly after 7am and moved to the intersection of Margaret Street where a number of people allegedly blocked traffic.
Just before 8.30am police arrested 15 men and 12 women aged between 19 and 65 for offences including contravene direction, obstruct traffic, obstruct police and breach of peace.
Officers have since arrested another 29 people for similar offences in the CBD aged between 19 and 73.
William Street remains closed to traffic until at least 2pm.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) acknowledges the right to lawful and peaceful protest, and the QPS is committed to working with groups that are cooperative and facilitating protest through lawful activities.
Police and partner agencies are working closely to manage the protest and minimise as much as possible disruptions to transportation networks.
