Tens Of Thousands Rally Against Immigration Across Australia; Neo-Nazi Speakers Draw Government Condemnation

Australian leaders condemned nationwide anti-immigration protests drawing tens of thousands across major cities, with some events featuring speakers tied to neo-Nazi groups and populist politicians like Pauline Hanson. Police managed clashes between protesters and counterprotesters with a handful of arrests. The rallies, branded “March for Australia,” reflect a spike in far-right mobilisation amid housing and cost-of-living pressures, raising concerns about social cohesion and potential policy responses.