The Most Powerful Signs From Today’s March 4 Justice Protests Around Australia
Women at the March 4 Justice protests are furious, and these signs prove it.
Thousands of women and allies have turned out around Australia for the huge Women’s March 4 Justice protests, calling for widespread change in federal parliament to end gendered violence. And they’re goddamn furious.
The protests and marches have been organised in the wake of high-profile allegations of rape in government, one against a senior parliamentary staffer by now-former staffer Brittany Higgins, and a second historical allegation against Attorney-General Christian Porter.
It’s estimated that tens of thousands of people have shown for the protests all around the country. Speeches from hundreds of women featured, including from Brittany Higgins herself, as well as Australian of the year Grace Tame.
I’ve seen many a great speech. I was present for the Apology that made the hairs on my spine quiver. Brittany Higgins spoke with her soul today. She was powerful, vivid, sharp and brilliant. Alive with empathy and courage. What a marvel. And what a privilege it was to witness.
— Jessica Rudd (@Jess_Rudd) March 15, 2021
A petition with well over 93,000 signatures will be delivered by survivors and allies to Parliament House in Canberra, with demands for politicians to address issues around sexism, misogyny and equality in the parliamentary workplace culture and in the wider community.
#march4justice thread in Melbourne.
This is a list of names of all the women in Australia killed from gendered violence since 2008. 👇 pic.twitter.com/CgcJcqsB8t
— Antoun Issa (@antissa) March 15, 2021
As women gathered together in solidarity and rage, they also used their creativity to create powerful, clever, and witty signs at the protests. Because what’s a protest without a great sign?
Here’s some of the best ones we’ve seen.
The fact that it’s teenagers in their school uniforms holding these signs is making me very EMOTIONAL for multiple reasons. #March4Justice pic.twitter.com/XBOzK1CTxN
— Zoë Coombs Marr (@zoecoombsmarr) March 15, 2021
Sydney’s #March4Justice packed with thousands of people. “Change is coming and you will be held accountable” says one speaker. @triplejHack pic.twitter.com/OHs0oxcd9v
— Avani Dias (@AvaniDias) March 15, 2021
Belinda Payne (“no relation to Marise”) a Yorta Yorta woman is an Aboriginal family violence practice leader. “As much as I want justice for Kate, I want justice for all the Aboriginal women… who are supported by no one”. #March4Justice @MatildaBoseley pic.twitter.com/kKKfzQbL9G
— Calla Wahlquist (@callapilla) March 15, 2021
Some signs from the Sydney #March4Justice ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/dZssoB97ag
— Mehreen Faruqi (@MehreenFaruqi) March 15, 2021
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Signs at Sydney’s #March4Justice. @abcnews pic.twitter.com/GkI2ObJ2wc
— Harriet Tatham (@HarrietTatham) March 15, 2021
Educate your sons #march4justice #March4Justiceau #March4JusticeBrisbane #enoughisenough #auspol #auslaw #qldpol #qlder pic.twitter.com/6IIHttPk3T
— Matthew Rimmer (@DrRimmer) March 15, 2021
My daughter’s matching because #March4Justice pic.twitter.com/2VHxHboWMk
— Kerry Carrington (@CarringtonKL) March 14, 2021
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— This is the Australian Rule of Law, so shut up!! (@one_grams) March 15, 2021
#March4JusticeSydney #March4Justice #March4JusticeAustralia #PorterGate #SwingingDicksClub #auspol #MorrisonBehindClosedDoors #PorterMustGo pic.twitter.com/CXQPFsFVk8
— Illuminol (@illuminol) March 15, 2021
A lot of signs were aimed specifically at Scott Morrison, and his extremely lacklustre response to the increase in allegations against members of parliament. True to form, our prime minister has criticised today for responding to the protests by implying that women should be grateful they haven’t been shot.
Here to send a message to the Prime Minister @march4justiceau #March4Justice #EnoughisEnough #March4JusticeCanberra pic.twitter.com/7X4MewJfGc
— Lon from Sydney (@auslon) March 14, 2021
Kara is waiting to go up the Melbourne #March4Justice with her cousin and her aunt. “So many people that I have never seen go to a rally before are going to this”. @MatildaBoseley pic.twitter.com/ozNZ5aoiXP
— Calla Wahlquist (@callapilla) March 15, 2021