At the “Rally against Racism”, speakers have opened with messages of unity at the steps of Flinders Street Station.
“We love everybody, we have no division, we welcome everybody,” an organiser told those gathered.
“I can see the Blackfella flags, the pride flags, I can see flags from all over the world. We need to love each other because love conquers all.”
The “Sovereignty never ceded” rally in Melbourne’s CBD on Saturday.Credit: Justin McManus
There has also been a strong condemnation of the displays of violence and right-ring extremism at the “March for Australia” protest on August 31.
“We’re not going to let these right-wing, far-right extremists silence us and make us feel less worthy than we’ve already been made to feel in this country, and we will stand up,” speaker Thane Garvey told the anti-racism rally.
I’ve spotted one sign with a picture of Charlie Kirk, the far-right influencer shot dead in the US tbhis week, that reads: “A death to celebrate”.
But the majority of signs are peaceful, among them: “Teachers & staff for Palestine”, “No! To White Supremacy”, “Peace for Gaza” and “Yes to Equality Unity Peace Love”.
Protesters at the combined “Rally against Racism” and “Sovereignty never ceded” demonstrations.Credit: Justin McManus
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