On August 31, 2025, thousands participated in anti-immigration rallies across several Australian cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, and Adelaide. The protests, organized under the banner “March for Australia,” specifically targeted the Indian immigrant community, blaming them for issues like strained housing, job competition, and cultural change. Flyers and manifestos accused Indian migration of “cultural replacement,” sparking fear and anxiety among Indian students and workers in Australia, with many urged to stay home for safety. The Australian government condemned the rallies as divisive and linked to far-right extremist groups. Home Affairs Minister emphasized that there is no place in Australia for those spreading hate and division, while the Minister for Multicultural Affairs affirmed multiculturalism as a core national value. Despite these statements, the Indian community remains concerned over ongoing hate speech and targeted harassment. Authorities managed the protests with a strong police presence, but the event highlighted underlying racial tensions within Australian society. #IndiaAustralia #IndiaAustraliaRelations #IndiaAustraliaTies #IndiaAustraliaTrade #IndiaAustraliaFriendship #IndiaAustraliaNews #Australia #IndiaAustralia2025 #studyinaustralia
