The Morning Edition Blood and honour: why couldn’t the NSW Government stop a neo-Nazi rally?
Nov 11, 2025
Alexandra Smith, a state political editor specializing in New South Wales politics, discusses the shocking neo-Nazi rally outside the NSW parliament. She reveals the surprising rise of white supremacist groups in the area and the police's inaction during the rally. Alexandra dives into the legal gray areas around hate speech and explains how procedural failures led to this incident. She also explores the broader implications for the Jewish community and worries about the potential for far-right political movements gaining traction in NSW.
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Neo-Nazi Group Is Highly Organised
- The National Socialist Network (rebranded White Australia) is more organised and savvy than many assumed.
- Alexandra Smith says their public staging at parliament signals rapid change in NSW's threat landscape.
Seven-Minute Stunt At Parliament
- On Saturday about 70 black-clad men arrived, posed for a photo, unfurled a banner and chanted before leaving within minutes.
- Smith describes a seven-minute in-and-out rally that deliberately created a striking image outside Parliament House.
They Used The System To Their Advantage
- The group lodged a Form 1 with police, following protest notification rules, and stayed within legal limits.
- That compliance allowed them to exploit procedural gaps and avoid immediate police prohibition.