Police are warning Canberra commuters of possible disrupted travel due to planned protest activity coinciding with the first sitting of federal parliament for 2024 this week.

Police say commuters may be impacted for short periods on Northbourne Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue on Tuesday morning as protest groups make their way to Parliament House. No planned road closures are in place, however there may be traffic disruptions before 10am.

During the day – protesters will assemble at the Federation Mall at Parliament House. At this stage access to the building and car parks are not expected to be affected.

Police say that for the rest of the week other protest activity is planned near Parliament House.

“Visitors to the parliamentary precinct should allow plenty of time to get to their destination and follow any police directions around protest activity,” they say.

“Commuters are also reminded that significant rainfall is predicted to occur this week. Drivers should take extra care on the roads – especially if near protestors or protest activity.”