Al Nakba — "the catastrophe" — is marked on the anniversary of the start of Israel's ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people in 1948.
This year was the 74th anniversary of the beginning of Nakba, an ongoing process of genocide.
Rallies in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane highlighted the assassination of respected Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
One minute of silence was observed at the Melbourne rally, where participants carried placards honouring her brave resistance to Israel's occupation.

Melbourne: Protesters commemorate Nakba. Photo: Jacob Andrewartha

Melbourne protest. Photo: Jacob Andrewartha

Melbourne: Boycott Apartheid Israel. Photo: Jacob Andrewartha

Sydney: Hands off Al Aqsa. Photo: Peter Boyle

Sydney: Journalism is not a crime. Photo: Peter Boyle

Sydney: The Nakba is ongoing. Photo: Peter Boyle

Sydney: Stop the execution of journalists. Photo: Peter Boyle