ANZ's AGM ambush
With protest threats and the risk of a remuneration strike at its AGM, ANZ's difficult year is far from over.
The year in banking wraps up this week with annual general meetings for National Australia Bank tomorrow and ANZ on Thursday. But rather than the usual whimper, in 2025 there’s more likelihood of a bang.
Melbourne’s committed pro-Palestinian protesters, a ubiquitous presence over the last year, disrupting everything from political events to the opening of the Myer Christmas windows, are the wildcard for both events.
Without specifying the group, ANZ said in a statement on Tuesday it has become aware of “potential protest activity that may disrupt this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)”.
“As a result, ANZ is implementing additional precautionary safety measures, including security searches and certain restrictions on the admission of visitors and guests.”
