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#sosblakaustralia protests: Share your photos and stories

In a protest on 1 May against the closure of remote communities in Western Australia, demonstrators stage a sit-down in the centre of Melbourne.
In a protest on 1 May against the closure of remote communities in Western Australia, demonstrators stage a sit-down in the centre of Melbourne. Photograph: Getty Images

Protesters shut down major cities during peak hour on Friday in Melbourne, and again on Sunday in Sydney, for the fifth time since WA premier Colin Barnett announced that many of the state’s 274 remote Aboriginal communities would be closed.

Have you been taking part in #sosblakaustralia protests around Australia? Share your stories and images with us. As well as pictures from the day, we want to hear your individual story: why did you decide to protest? What do you hope the demonstrations will achieve?

Share your stories and photos of the protests and demonstrations taking place across Australia – including via text or video - and we’ll publish a selection on the site.

You can share your views by clicking on the blue “contribute” buttons on this article. You can also use the GuardianWitness smartphone app or the Guardian app and search for “GuardianWitness assignments”.

  • GuardianWitness is the home of readers’ content on the Guardian. Contribute your video, pictures and stories, and browse news, reviews and creations submitted by others. Posts will be reviewed prior to publication on GuardianWitness, and the best pieces will feature on the Guardian site
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