Anti-Morrison posters hung up at Labour Day march

At Brisbane’s Labour Day march, thousands voiced their support for Labor leader Anthony Albanese – while showing their contempt for PM Scott Morrison.

There was a powerful show of support for ALP leader Anthony Albanese – and a lot of anger directed at Scott Morrison – as thousands gathered in Brisbane for the Labour Day march on Monday.

The Labor leader flew into the Sunshine State overnight and was joined by his partner Jodie, union leaders including ACTU secretary Sally McManus, ALP president Wayne Swan, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and her team, as he led a massive march of union members through the city.

Loud chanting, bagpipes and drums rang out, with many anti-Morrison signs on display, as the crowd moved towards the Brisbane showgrounds.

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Labor leader Anthony Albanese is introduced by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk at a Labour Day rally in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Dan Peled

Queensland Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk and federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese led the thousands-strong march through the city. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Dan Peled

Once there, thousands gathered for food and live music, clutching cold beers in stubby holders as the sun burned down on Brissie.

Separated by unions in different tents, there were speeches given on the election and the importance of voting Labor before a band fired up with a series of popular cover versions.

Thick smoke filled the air with the smells of fried onions and snags becoming increasingly pungent as the procession funnelled into the park.

There were anti-Morrison posters hung up behind several of the sausage sizzle stands and as the band took on a rendition of Play That Funky Music, news.com.au spoke to several attendees who made their opinions pretty clear.

Anti-Morrison posters hung up behind several of the sausage sizzle stands.

One young woman, Kaylee from Brisbane, was even wearing a “ScoMo Farewell tour” T-shirt styled like the AC/DC logo.

She told news.com.au: “I think Morrison has just dropped the ball and he’s absolutely wrecked it for himself and everyone else.”

Nearby a metal workers’ union member, John, told news.com.au he’s been to the Labour Day march every year for as long as he can remember – and he had never seen such a strong show of opposition to the Prime Minister.

“There’s always a strong base of Labor support here as you might expect, but I’ve never seen the anger that I have today,” he said. “It seems like he’s alienated pretty much everybody in Brisbane.”

News.com.au followed the march around the city, and aside from a minor disturbance from a “Free Julian Assange” demonstration by a small group, the unions appeared to have a big show of support.

Mr Albanese is preparing to give a speech at the event.

Originally published as Anti-Morrison posters hung up at Labour Day march