Three people were arrested in Sydney on Sunday evening during a protest against US military intervention in Venezuela. About 300 people marched on Sydney’s streets despite a New South Wales ban on public protests. This ban follows laws made after a terror attack at Bondi beach in December. NSW police said protesters blocked public places without permission. The protest opposed recent US actions to remove Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, with claims that the US might seize control of Venezuela and its oil. Protesters carried signs saying “Hands off Venezuela” and “Down with imperialism.” Some supported Venezuela’s opposition, celebrating the US intervention and showing photos of Maduro labeled “captured.” NSW police reported 250 protesters and around 40 counter-protesters at George Street in Sydney. A 53-year-old woman was arrested for wearing a shirt police called offensive. Two men aged 26 and 34 were arrested for breaking the peace. All were taken to Day Street police station and released after the protest without charges. Rightwing activist Drew Pavlou claimed he was one arrested, sharing video of police removing him amid chanting. In Melbourne, around 200 gathered at Flinders Street station, shouting “shame” over Maduro's reported kidnapping. They held banners with messages like “Release Maduro now!” and “No war for oil!” A speaker said Maduro was unfairly demonised and accused election rigging claims of being propaganda to justify regime change. Victoria police reported no incidents at the event. Australia has over 6,600 Venezuelan-born people and about 10,000 of Venezuelan origin. The Venezuelan Association of Australia noted complex emotions among the diaspora, hoping for a united and free Venezuela. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for dialogue to avoid escalation while his government monitored the situation closely.