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Australia Day Protests: Far-Right vs. Indigenous Justice

1/26/2026

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On Australia Day 2026, protests erupted in Sydney and Melbourne over race and immigration.
In Sydney, far-right protesters chanted for the release of jailed neo-Nazi Joel Davis and voiced anti-immigration views.
Police arrested a man for antisemitic remarks during the event.
Around 10,000 joined the Invasion Day rally, calling for Indigenous justice.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized shared democratic values in a citizenship speech, while Pauline Hanson attacked immigration policies.

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Story summary

On Australia Day 2026, protests erupted in Sydney and Melbourne over race and immigration.
In Sydney, far-right protesters chanted for the release of jailed neo-Nazi Joel Davis and voiced anti-immigration views.
Police arrested a man for antisemitic remarks during the event.
Around 10,000 joined the Invasion Day rally, calling for Indigenous justice.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized shared democratic values in a citizenship speech, while Pauline Hanson attacked immigration policies.