Politics Now The government condemns anti-immigration rallies
Sep 1, 2025
Recent anti-immigration rallies in Australia have sparked intense debate, featuring alarming involvement from neo-Nazi groups. The Albanese government condemned the protests but faces criticism for lack of action. A controversial $400 million plan to deport non-citizens to Nauru has also raised eyebrows. Conversations about the economic contributions of immigrants clash against rising anti-immigration sentiments, pushing Australia into a complex political landscape. Exploring these themes reveals deep-rooted issues of racism and community cohesion.
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Extremists Co-opt Legitimate Grievances
- Anti-immigration rallies included known neo-Nazis and alarmed multicultural communities.
- Jacob Greber and Patricia Karvelas say the protests show manipulation of genuine infrastructure concerns by extremists.
Transparency Reduces Extremist Noise
- Migration strains are real but lack of clear government numbers fuels agitation.
- Jacob argues transparency on skilled migration would reduce extremist noise exploiting uncertainty.
Personal Example Of Migrants Filling Gaps
- Jacob Greber recounts hiring a tradie who was a recent arrival from China and used Google Translate to communicate.
- He uses this example to show how migrants fill everyday economic and service gaps in Australia.