Australia Pledges Extra $20 Million in Gaza Aid a Day After Mass Harbour Bridge Rally

This brings Australia’s total assistance for civilians in Gaza and Lebanon to more than $130 million since Oct. 7, 2023.

Demonstrators march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a pro-Palestinian rally against Israel's actions and the ongoing food shortages in the Gaza Strip, in Sydney, Australia on Aug. 3, 2025. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images

The Albanese government has pledged an additional $20 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza, following a major protest involving over 90,000 participants on Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge.

This brings Australia’s total assistance for civilians in Gaza and Lebanon to more than $130 million since Oct. 7, 2023.