Outrage after planned 'March for Australia' goes viral

Police in capital cities are on alert ahead of a series of “Australia first” right‑wing protests against mass immigration planned for August 31. Flyers and videos promoting the event have gone viral on TikTok and X, sparking division online. A flyer reads “Australia, it’s time to rise,” and claims rallies will be held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra. The flyer says the event is about protecting culture, heritage, way of life, and ending mass immigration, and that it is 100 % organic and grassroots. It also states the event is peaceful and not intended to incite hate or violence.