Thousands Rally Against Immigration Across Australia Amid Far-Right Links and Clashes
Thousands of Australians rallied against immigration in major cities like Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Some protests featured neo-Nazis, leading to clashes and police intervention.
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Overview
- Thousands of Australians participated in widespread anti-immigration rallies across major cities including Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne, drawing significant crowds.
- The rallies, condemned by the government for far-right links and spreading hate, saw attendance from known neo-Nazis, including Thomas Sewell, who addressed crowds.
- Protests occurred at prominent locations such as Parliament House and state parliaments, with police estimating up to 15,000 attendees in Adelaide and 5,000-8,000 in Sydney.
- Clashes erupted during some demonstrations, particularly in Sydney, where riot officers used pepper spray to push back antifascist counter-protesters.
- Counter-rallies by groups like the Refugee Action Coalition also took place, highlighting opposition to the anti-immigration movement and its associated ideologies.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the anti-immigration rallies' links to far-right extremism and government condemnation. They highlight the presence of a known neo-Nazi and a demonstrator supporting a conspiracy theorist accused of shooting police, while prominently featuring official statements that denounce the rallies as "spreading hate" and "undermining social cohesion."
"The marches were promoted by several opposition politicians, neo-Nazi figures, and some anti-lockdown campaigners that rose to prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic."
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FAQ
The anti-immigration rallies took place in major Australian cities including Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne.
Known neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell was among those who addressed the crowds at the anti-immigration rallies.
Police estimated up to 15,000 attendees in Adelaide and between 5,000 to 8,000 participants in Sydney at the rallies.
Clashes erupted particularly in Sydney, where riot officers used pepper spray to disperse antifascist counter-protesters opposing the anti-immigration demonstrations.
Yes, counter-protests were held by groups such as the Refugee Action Coalition, opposing the anti-immigration movement and its associated far-right ideologies.
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