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WA news LIVE: Parts of Perth CBD closed as Land Forces expo gets underway

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WA news LIVE: Parts of Perth CBD closed as Land Forces expo gets underway. (2026, October 5). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-parts-of-perth-cbd-closed-as-land-forces-expo-gets-underway-20261006-p6134u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-05

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The Perth CBD has restricted access today due to the start of the Land Forces Exhibition at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The expo anticipates attendance by nearly 1000 organizations from 60 countries over four days, leading to significant security measures including police presence and traffic advisories on Mounts Bay Road and surrounding areas. Special powers have been granted to law enforcement following past protests in Melbourne, with a dozen individuals barred from the event this year; however, organizers are expecting a peaceful counter-protest march later today.
Written by AI on 2026-10-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Parts of Perth's central business district were closed this morning as the Land Forces Exhibition opened at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The international weapons expo is expected to attract nearly 1000 organizations from 60 different countries, with visitors arriving through Thursday. A heavy police presence was noted outside the venue due to past violent protests in Melbourne, where special powers were granted to prevent potential disruptions; around 12 people have been excluded.

Violence during a similar event in Melbourne two years ago prompted the Western Australian government to allocate $11.5 million for security and enact legislation allowing police to exclude activists from designated areas. A peaceful anti-war protest is scheduled for this afternoon, starting at Yagan Square and marching to Elizabeth Quay.

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Topics

Melbourne Perth Yagan the Land Forces Exhibition

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Perth GPE · 2× Melbourne GPE · 1× Yagan GPE · 1×

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There is already a heavy police presence outside the venue this morning, with commuters warned to expect delays on Mounts Bay Road and parking closures from today through to Thursday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-06
🔮 The international weapons expo is expected to attract thousands of visitors, with nearly 1000 organisations from 60 different countries hosting exhibits.
2026-10-06 · The Sydney Morning Herald
WA news LIVE: Parts of Perth CBD closed as Land Forces expo gets underway · assertive framing

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Parts of the Perth CBD have been closed this morning in preparation for the Land Forces Exhibition, which begins today at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. asserted
which → close → Centre
The international weapons expo is expected to attract thousands of visitors, with nearly 1000 organisations from 60 different countries hosting exhibits. asserted
organisations → expect → exhibits
There is already a heavy police presence outside the venue this morning, with commuters warned to expect delays on Mounts Bay Road and parking closures from today through to Thursday. asserted
commuters → be → Thursday
Police officers have been given special powers to keep the peace after violent protests against the event broke out in Melbourne two years ago. asserted
protests → give → Melbourne
Around 12 people have been excluded from coming near the Perth event. asserted
people → exclude → event
A peaceful anti-war protest is planned for this afternoon, with people to march from Yagan Square to Elizabeth Quay. asserted
people → plan → Quay
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