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March for Australia: how are police and government responding to anti-immigration rally promoted by neo-Nazis?

Release Date: 2025-08-29
Media: Guardian
Summary: An anti-immigration protest called “March for Australia” is planned across Australian cities on Sunday. The Albanese government condemns the event as hateful, linking it to neo-Nazis, so-called freedom fighters, and other fringe groups. Government officials emphasize that Australia has no place for hate or division and affirm support for multiculturalism and social cohesion.

Some state politicians and federal MP Bob Katter support the march and plan to attend or speak.

Police are preparing strong security measures. In Melbourne, a large area will be designated under the Control of Weapons Act, allowing random stops and searches to prevent violence, especially given concerns about clashes with a nearby pro-Palestinian rally. Other states are also increasing police presence, with some road closures expected.

No group has officially claimed responsibility for organizing the protests, but promotional material calls for stopping mass immigration and preserving Australian heritage and culture, while banning foreign flags except certain Australian flags.

The recent Porepunkah shooting incident has sparked conspiracy theories among march supporters, though police state the suspect was investigated under a sexual offense warrant unrelated to the protest.
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