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Alice Springs
Monday 1 May 2023
Assemble 10:00am
March starting from the Gap Road Memorial car park
Members are invited to catch up for drinks and a lunch at the Juicy Rump afterwards.
Brisbane
Monday 1 May 2023
Gather from 8 am for breakfast
Cnr of Turbot and Wharf Streets, Spring Hill
March commences at 10:00am and will be followed by a Family Fun Day event at Brisbane Showgrounds. Free rides, food, music and fun, courtesy of your union.
Blackwater
Monday 1 May 2023 Gather from 8.30am CFMEU No 1 Building
March commences 9.30am
Family fun days Sunday 30 April and Monday 1 May
Next to PCYC Blackwater
Bundaberg
Saturday 29 April 2023
Gather from 10:00am
Riverside Parklands, Quay St, Bundaberg
March commences at 10:30am and will be followed by a Family Fun Day event from 11:00am at Anzac Park. Free drinks and BBQ courtesy of your union.
Barcaldine
Friday 28 April - Monday 1 May 2023
Tree Of Knowledge Festival. Various activities including May Day March Monday 1 May
For more information click here
Cairns
Saturday 29 April 2023
Gather from 4:00pm
Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade
March commences at 5:00pm and will be followed by family fun activities. Food and drinks available.
Darwin
Monday 1 May 2023
10:00am
Marching from 38 Woods St
Following march, 11:00am – 3:00pm family fun day and concert
Gold Coast
Sunday 30 April 2023
Gather from 9:30am
Kurrawa Park, Cnr Old Burleigh Road & Queensland Ave, Broadbeach
March commences at 10:00am and will be followed by a Family Fun Day at Kurrawa Park including rides, face painters and band, courtesy of your union.
Gladstone
Monday 1 May 2023
Gather from 9:45am
Gladstone Regional Council Office Car Park, Central Lane, Gladstone
March commences at 10:00am and will be followed by a Family Fun Day event at Area “D”, Gladstone Marina, Bryan Jordan Drive. Free food and drinks, licenced bar and entertainment will be provided, courtesy of your union.
Ipswich
Saturday 29 April 2023
Gather from 12.30pm
March commences at 1:00pm, Timothy Moloney Park, Ellensborough St, Woodend, followed by a Family Fun Day event from 2:00pm at Timothy Moloney Park. Food and drinks provided, courtesy of your union.
Mackay
Monday 1 May 2023
Gather from 9:00am
St Patrick’s College, Cnr River & Gregory Streets, Mackay
March commences at 9:45am and will be followed by a Family Fun Day at Queens Park, Goldsmith Street, Mackay. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Live band, children’s rides, balloons and face painting provided, courtesy of your union.
Maryborough
Sunday 30 April 2023
Gather from 10:00am
Waterside Workers Hall, Wharf Street, Maryborough
March commences at 10:30am and will be followed by a Family Fun Day event at Maryborough Memorial Bowls Club. Food and drinks courtesy of your union.
Moranbah
Monday 1 May 2023
Gather at 9am
Tallon St for march followed by speeches and family fun day at Town Square
Rockhampton
Sunday 30 April 2023
Gather from 1:00pm
Kershaw Gardens, Knight Street entrance, Rockhampton
March commences at 2:00pm and will be followed by a Family Fun Day event at Woods Park, Mile Street (via High Street), Rockhampton. Food, band, children’s rides and face painting, courtesy of your union.
Sunshine Coast
Sunday 30 April 2023
10:00am
Caloundra Sharks Rugby League Club, Gregory Street, Golden Beach
Family Fun Day event including food, drinks, live music, guest speaker and children’s activities, courtesy of your union.
Thursday Island
Friday 19 May 2023
Gather from 5:00pm | Anzac Park
March to Thursday Island Bowls Club will commence at 5:30pm. Hear from Guest Speaker Sally McManus, ACTU Secretary. Following the march, a seated Island Feast will be held at TI Bowls Club from 6.00pm with Sally McManus and live DJ – courtesy of your union.
Toowoomba
Saturday 29 April 2023
Assemble 10:00am
Gallery Lane Toowoomba CBD (aka Mothercraft Lane)
10:30am flag raising, speeches, and songs, march commences at 110:00am. Post March Festivities at Armitage Centre, 54 Neil St (between Toowoomba Police Station and Empire Theatre). Council Parking is available between Annand St and Neil St.
Townsville
Monday 1 May 2023
Gather from 9:00am
Strand Park, The Strand, Townsville
March commences at 9:45am and will be followed by a Family Fun Day event at Strand Park, courtesy of your union.