Tensions are mounting in Brisbane at the Aboriginal tent embassy after the council issued an eviction notice.
The council says it's in the way of this weekend's Greek Panyiri festival and now the threat of forced removal hangs over the embassy.
A city council eviction order has been ignored and they're marking out their territory.
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Bogaine Spearim, Embassy spokesman said they do not respect the council's notice.
"Because we're asserting our sovereign rights and the Brisbane city council doesn't recognise our sovereign rights." Mr Spearim said.
Central Brisbane's Musgrave Park has long been a traditional meeting ground for the local tribes.
