More Information on Sydney Siege

This is simply to keep people informed on the situation.

I originally posted this on Tumblr because I was concerned about people becoming misinformed.

Tony Abbott, the Prime Minister, has spoken to the media – he didn’t say much
the Budget update will now be released today as planned, at 1:30pm
US Consulate has been evacuated, US citizens in Australia are being warned to remain vigilant
People are slowly letting people out of buildings that were on lockdown in the area and presumably sending them home or away from the area
The NSW Police Commissioner will talk to the media shortly – believed to be at 1:30pm
Martin Place Station is closed
the White House has confirmed the President has been briefed on the situation
Several buildings along Macquarie St are being evacuated gradually
Budget update announcement now at 2pm
We are still awaiting the NSW Police Commissioner and NSW Premier’s press conference – they were due at 1:30pm AEDT
Buses that are travelling over the Sydney Harbour Bridge are stopping at Wynyard.
Trains and buses are affected
people are being told that if they do not need to be in the city, they should avoid the area or leave
Police presence in major cities across Australia has been increased
Sydney Ferries are so far unaffected

Again, information from the ABC and verified/trusted twitter accounts

Kara L