Thousands of people have gathered in Brisbane's CBD to protest against the murder conviction of wife killer Gerard Baden-Clay being downgraded to manslaughter.
Queensland's Court of Appeal sparked community outrage this month when it announced its decision that the former real estate agent was guilty of only manslaughter in the death of his wife, Allison.
But a rally in Brisbane's King George Square on Friday drew thousands of people wearing Allison's favourite colour, yellow, in a united display of protest against the court's decision.
The rally, emceed by Today Show host Lisa Wilkinson, heard from the father of slain schoolboy Daniel Morcombe, Bruce Morcombe, and Senator Glenn Lazarus, who all called for Queensland's acting attorney-general, Cameron Dick, to appeal the court ruling.
A rally in Brisbane's King George Square on Friday drew thousands of people wearing Allison's favourite colour, yellow Source: AAP
They also called for a change in legislation to prevent a similar situation occurring.
But most of the huge crowd's tears were reserved for Allison's close friend, Nicole Morrison, who spoke about the anguish the court's decision had brought back for friends and family.
"Following the downgrading of the conviction last Tuesday, the senseless and unnecessary taking of Allison's life has once again been brought into focus and the unimaginable pain is once again at the surface," Ms Morrison said.
She said she hoped Allison, in death, knew how much she was loved.
"Allison, today all of this is for you," she said.
"May you look down on this beautiful sea of yellow and feel the love and support of every person who is standing here today in your honour.
"It is the very least you deserve."
Among the sadness and tears there was also anger, with many in the crowd brandishing signs, which included slogans like "Justice for women", and declaring Baden-Clay to be "Australia's OJ Simpson".
"An eye for an eye!" one woman could be heard shouting.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk this week said the government was waiting for advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions to decide whether or not to appeal.
Baden-Clay, who was sentenced to life in jail for murder last year, will be resentenced on his downgraded manslaughter charge next year.
