image sourced from original article at Politicians and community leaders are warning Australians against attending upcoming anti-immigration rallies organised by a group called March for Australia. The protests, scheduled for August 31 in major cities, have been criticised for promoting divisive rhetoric and drawing support from far-right groups. Government ministers have condemned the rallies as un-Australian and contrary to the country's multicultural values, urging unity and rejecting attempts to intimidate migrant communities.
Organisers of the rallies claim they are not affiliated with neo-Nazi or alt-right organisations, stating their coalition includes people from diverse political backgrounds. Police across several states are monitoring the situation and liaising with organisers to ensure public safety, with protest locations yet to be finalised. The warnings come amid heightened tensions following recent large-scale demonstrations in Australia, including a pro-Palestinian rally that shut down Sydney's Harbour Bridge.
