Australia is currently experiencing widespread public outcry due to high levels of immigration.
In the past week, Australia has witnessed a wave of protests against immigration, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets in the country's capital cities. The biggest turnouts were seen in Sydney and Melbourne, as citizens voiced their concerns about the unprecedented influx of migrants.
The 'March for Australia' organisation, which led the protests, has no official spokespeople and may have a questionable background. Despite this, the organisation's message resonated with many Australians, as they expressed their frustration with the government's response to the issue.
The government has focused its response on condemning far-right elements, rather than addressing the concerns about mass immigration. This strategy has done little to quell the growing unrest, as the number of migrants arriving in Australia continues to rise. According to Ben Fordham, a popular Australian radio host, more than 1,544 migrants are arriving in Australia every day. This has led to a net migration of close to one million between 2022 and 2024, an unprecedented figure for a country with a population of only 27 million.
The future of the government could hinge on whether they listen to the concerns of voters about immigration. Lionel Shriver, the author of "We Need to Talk About Kevin," wrote an article titled "Will I be arrested next, after Graham Linehan?" on 4th September 2025, expressing her own concerns about the suppression of free speech in the face of increasing political correctness.
The 'March for Australia' protests have been met with criticism from some quarters, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accusing the march attendees of 'sowing division.' However, the organisers argue that they are simply advocating for a more balanced approach to immigration, one that takes into account the needs and concerns of the Australian people.
The controversy surrounding the marches has sparked a flurry of opinion pieces, with writers such as Tom Slater, Tim Black, Malcolm Clark, and Sabine Beppler-Spahl all weighing in on the issue. Slater's article, "Farage, fireworks and the forgotten majority," published on 5th September 2025, argued that the mainstream media has failed to adequately represent the views of ordinary Australians on immigration.
Meanwhile, Beppler-Spahl's article, "The German parties' pact to silence criticism of immigration," published on 6th September 2025, highlighted the growing trend of governments silencing criticism of immigration policies. Clark's article, "Identity Politics," also published on the same day, explored the role of identity politics in shaping public opinion on immigration.
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