No Stadium rally in Hobart

Essie Davis stands behind a microphone and in front of the Tasmanian Parliament building. She holds printed statements to read. Her reading glasses are on her hair, which is tied back. She is wearing a scarf and a blue coat.
📸 : screencap
A close-up of Essie behind the microphone. She smiles and looks over her shoulder, towards the photographer.
📸 : Loïc Le Guilly


On May 13th 2023, Essie attended a rally in Hobart in protest of the new planned AFL stadium. She was part of several thousands of people opposing the project asking that public funds be allocated to essential services instead.

At the rally, Essie read several statements from Tasmanian politicians who couldn’t attend the event. She also joined The Roberts Brothers in singing “stick your stadium up your bum” 😉 We’ve compiled some links below where you see Essie reading the statements or singing.
Brett Carter’s video
7News Melbourne
Tasmanian Inquirer
Bree Sanders’ video

Essie is at the podium talking. The podium is covered in a pelt and there is a big sign behind Davis that says "corruption and skullduggery since 1803".
📸 : Pulse Hobart

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