Sydney's Pro-Palestine rally to be held on Sunday but Monday protest to become a vigil

A protest and vigil over the Middle East conflict will go ahead in Sydney’s CBD over the long weekend despite NSW Police fears for public safety.

NSW Police took demonstrators to the Supreme Court in a day of tense negotiations, which ended with an out-of-court compromise.

Demonstrators have abandoned their plans for an authorised protest organised for Monday on the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks, with a vigil likely to be held instead.

It is expected some form of demonstration will still take place, whether it is approved or not.

9News has been told a standing vigil will be held in the location around Town Hall on Monday, rather than a march.

Organisers have also agreed to move Sunday’s protest and march at Town Hall to route in and around Hyde Park.

Earlier today, NSW Premier Chris Minns said the opposition to the plans “is not an attempt to silence protests in Sydney”.

“This is a genuine attempt to lower tensions in a very heated environment and ensure that we’ve got peace in Sydney,” Minns said.

Meanwhile, Victoria Police will deploy more officers to Melbourne on the weekend for planned pro-Palestinian rallies.

The main rally is planned for the State Library on Sunday, while a vigil and silent procession is expected to take place on Monday night.

Victoria does not have a protest permit system and Premier Jacinta Allan has so far resisted calls to introduce a scheme.

Protests will not be opposed by authorities in Adelaide, where an event will be held on the steps of Parliament House.

SA Police said it was satisfied the event had ticked the legal boxes to go ahead.

There will be a heightened police presence at the Sunday and Monday demonstrations, with a stern warning against flying extremist flags.

During a year of weekly protests in the state since October 7 last year, police have had zero incidents.