Thousands protest across Australia

October 2025 Thousands of people across Australia and from across the political spectrum rallied last week, marching through the streets of capital cities. Groups protesting for Indigenous sovereignty marched through city streets voicing their opposition to racism and anti-immigration views. At the same time, a collection of groups holding various anti- government and anti-immigration views formed their own protests in capital cities, with demonstrators draped in Australian flags. The planned rallies saw the deployment of heavy police lines in many cities, with authorities separating groups of protesters in Melbourne. In Melbourne, an Indigenous Sovereignty protest saw demonstrators draped in Aboriginal and Palestinian flags gather at Flinders Street Station in the CBD. Organisers said the event was held in response to the violent attack on a First Nations camp in Kings Domain almost two weeks ago. Meanwhile, on the steps of Parliament House, demonstrators with a range of right-wing views gave speeches, featuring claims of government corruption and anti-renewable energy stances. One speaker called for justice for fugitive alleged gunman Dezi Freeman, who remains on the run after being accused of shooting two police officers. Several hundred people gathered at Victoria Square in Adelaide’s CBD on Saturday morning to protest against racism. The event started with a traditional smoking ceremony and saw people waving flags and signs.

Greek Tribune Adelaide, South Australia