The front page of The Herald Sun, fear and hatred in Melbourne, Australia. Anti-immigration protests in Australia, which took place in multiple cities on August 31, 2025, were demonstrations mainly against large-scale immigration policies, with some areas turning into violent conflicts. They oppose "unending immigration," accusing the government of ignoring public concerns about cultural, housing, and employment issues, accusing both major parties (Labor Party and Liberal Party) of representing the interests of the immigration lobby, and calling for a halt to immigration and the initiation of a national discussion.
Protesters clashed, causing parts of the central business district to be closed, and leaders condemned anti-immigration agitators as "mentally deranged worms."
Anti-immigration crowds unexpectedly met with pro-Palestine demonstrators, leading to a violent confrontation, with police using pepper spray to control the situation, and both sides suffering head injuries.
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