Updated May 29, 2026 — 5:45pm, first published 11:06am
Police and Brisbane City Council officers have moved in on First Nations protesters who are camping in Victoria Park in opposition to the planned Olympic stadium, with five people arrested.
The officers were met with non-violent but vocal opposition on Friday morning and, after a tense 30-minute standoff, reinforcements arrived.
A Brisbane City Council worker negotiating with Uncle Derek Oram at Victoria Park. Cameron Atfield Police later descended on the Goori Camp Embassy site about 2.15pm, near the centre of the park after organiser Derek Oram jnr approached officers stationed in the park.
“We’ve started to unpack, you can’t move us — sacred fire,” Oram jnr called over to officers before he approached them.
Initially telling police they could not breach a rope fence constructor around the campsite, Oram jnr agreed to disband the camp and move it outside the construction zone.
“Were just going to set up later, I don’t give a f—, they won’t be working tomorrow, these council workers,” Oram jnr said to fellow protesters.
Police clashing with protesters at the park on Friday. Catherine Strohfeldt Protesters and supporters formed a barricade between police and the camp fire, desperate to stop officers putting it out.
Leading the initial opposition
Read More