Joint statement with the Hon Tony Burke MP

The Albanese Government stands against the events planned for the weekend.

All Australians, no matter their heritage, have the right to feel safe and welcome in our community.

There is no place for any type of hate in Australia.

Quote attributable to Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke:

“There is no place in our country for people who seek to divide and undermine our social cohesion.

“We stand with modern Australia against these rallies - nothing could be less Australian.

Quote attributable to Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Dr Anne Aly:

“Multiculturalism is an integral and valued part of our national identity.

“We stand with all Australians, no matter where they were born, against those who seek to divide us and who seek to intimidate migrant communities. We will not be intimidated.

“This brand of far-right activism grounded in racism and ethnocentrism has no place in modern Australia.“ ​