May 29, 2026 — 11:06amPolice and Brisbane City Council officers have moved in on First Nations protesters camping in Victoria Park in opposition to the planned Olympic stadium.Police confront a protester at Victoria Park.Cameron AtfieldThe officers were met with non-violent but vocal opposition and, after a tense 30-minute standoff, reinforcements arrived.Negotiations with people in the First Nations encampment are ongoing.Police and council officers arrive to disperse the anti-stadium protests at Victoria Park.Cameron AtfieldMore:Brisbane 2032 OlympicsVictoria ParkRoad to Brisbane 2032OlympicsQueensland governmentCity councilFrom our partners
Stand-off between officers and First Nations camp at Victoria Park
Authorities have clashed with protesters at the site, which eventually be the centrepiece of the Brisbane 2032 Games.











