Police are expected to clash with anti-capitalist protesters in Perth this morning as the Queen officially prepares to open the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Around 1000 demonstrators are expected to descend on the city as the Queen delivers her address to Commonwealth nations, Fairfax radio reported.
With the centre of Perth virtually in lockdown, protesters have vowed to break through security barricades and bring matrasses and tents as they prepare to stay for the long-haul.
Authororities have already warned the demonstrators to keep the peace as thousands of police will not hesitate to use tough CHOGM laws to turn them away.
The Gillard government said it wanted this Commonwealth meeting one to be remembered but obviously for the right reasons.
CHOGM will officially launch at 10am today when as 53 leaders of Commonwealth nations will descent on Perth's Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Interstate police have been flown in to boost numbers and ensure security. Police are expected to have a large present at Forrest Chase in the city's centre, where protesters are readying to march through the city.
A two-year study on the relevance of the Commonwealth will dominate today's discussions with the member nations.
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