Senator Pauline Hanson defied police warnings and attended the March for Australia rallies, insisting her participation was peaceful and that she was warmly received by Asian migrants. Hanson criticized authorities for what she described as double standards in handling protests, comparing the treatment of her rally to pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Government officials, including Multicultural Affairs Minister Anne Aly, condemned the rallies, claiming they were exploited by far-right groups to promote anti-immigration and racist agendas, specifically targeting migrants from non-Western countries. Hanson rejected these accusations, stating the rallies focused on concerns about mass migration's impact on housing, health, and infrastructure, and emphasized her support for migrants who assimilate and embrace Australian values.