Where And When Are The Australian Protests Over The US Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion?

In a highly contentious decision, the US Supreme Court has overturned the Roe v Wade legislation, which granted American women the right to terminate a pregnancy.

The decision has already resulted in at least 26 US states implementing abortion bans immediately.

The impact of the decision will particularly disadvantage those in the south and midwest, with citizens in those regions now forced to travel hundreds of kilometres to undergo a safe, legal abortion.

The controversial decision has sparked outcry from around the world and Americans have already taken to the streets to protest. Many are calling for the decision to be overturned, for politics to stop governing women's bodies and for politicians to act to protect their citizens.

As protests erupt in cities around the US, activists in Australia have organised several rallies over the next few days to show their solidarity.

Here’s where and when the currently planned protests against the Supreme Court ruling are happening in Australia:

Adelaide

5pm, Friday 1 July, at Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall

Brisbane

5:30pm, Friday 1 July, at King George Square

Canberra

12pm, Saturday 2 July, at Garema Place

Melbourne 

6pm, Friday 1 July, on the corner of Bourke and Swanston St

12pm, Saturday 2 July, at the State Library

Newcastle 

5:30pm, Thursday June 30, at Newcastle Museum

Perth 

1pm, Saturday 2 July, at Murray St Mall

Sydney

1pm, Saturday 2 July, at the Town Hall

Wollongong

12pm, Saturday 2 July, at Crown St Amphitheatre