Anti-immigration group March for Australia has released an alarming manifesto ahead of nationwide protests, vowing to stand against what it calls “endless migration”—a system it claims is driven by big business and backed by major political parties. The demonstrations are set to take place in all capital cities, as well as Townsville and Cairns, at 12pm on Sunday, August 31.
The group alleges that mass immigration is being driven by corporate interests. “Whether it’s Coles and Woolworths, the big banks, Harry Triguboff (the founder of Meriton apartments), universities or the Business Council of Australia—they all want ‘Big Australia’ (a population of 100 million+ ASAP). Each migrant means they can sell another 365 days’ worth of food, or another mortgage. The only cost? Our nation,” the manifesto states.
Uniting Around Common Concerns
March for Australia argues that the rallies will unite Australians around common concerns. “Whether you’re concerned for our culture, wages, traffic, housing supply, water supply, environmental destruction, infrastructure, hospitals, crime or loss of community, we are stronger together! Don’t leave this work to be done by your children,” the group declared.
The group cited a Lowy Institute poll from June 2025 showing that most Australians believe migration levels are too high.
“Polling by the Lowy Institute in June 2025 found that the majority of Australians think the number of migrants coming into the country each year is ‘too high’. This is a transformation that we never sought, nor consented to. Our political elite ignore the views of the majority, yet call it ‘democracy’.”
Political Accusations and Cultural Concerns
The group has accused both major parties of supporting mass migration. According to March for Australia, “In Bob Hawke’s biography, he stated that there is an implicit agreement between the parties not to discuss migration. The Labor–Liberal uniparty, both controlled by their donors, had a 25 percent difference in migration intake at the last election. Same policy, different branding. It’s time for change!”
Additionally, the group claims that migration is causing profound cultural change. “We know migration has a cultural impact. This isn’t a slight cultural change—it’s replacement plain and simple. Australia is not an economic zone to be exploited by international finance. Australia is our home. If Albo and Ley won’t make a stand, it’s up to us,” the manifesto continues.
They also argue that more Indians have migrated to Australia in the past five years than Italians and Greeks did in the previous century. The demonstrations come in response to a recent 90,000-strong pro-Palestine rally, which shut down the Sydney Harbour Bridge and paralyzed the CBD.
Rally Locations and Government Response
Rally locations have been confirmed across the country. In Sydney, the protest will be held at Belmore Park. Melbourne’s rally will take place outside Flinders Street Station. Brisbane’s event will be staged at Roma Street Parklands, and Perth’s at Supreme Court Gardens. In Adelaide, the rally will be at Rundle Park. Canberra’s will be at Regatta Point, Darwin’s at the Darwin Civic Centre, Townsville’s at Anzac Memorial Park, and Cairns’ at Freedom Park.
The Albanese government has slammed the protesters. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke condemned the protests, calling them un-Australian.
“There is no place in our country for people who seek to divide and undermine our social cohesion,” he said. “We stand with modern Australia against these rallies—nothing could be less Australian.”
Former reality star and influencer Abbie Chatfield also criticized the rallies, labeling them “racist” and “bigoted.” March for Australia, however, insists it is not linked to extremist groups such as the neo-Nazi National Socialist Network, White Australia, or Thomas Sewell Uncensored.
Public Reactions and Future Implications
On Facebook, one supporter defended the movement. “People who still choose to call it racist seem to forget we also take migrants from US/CAN/UK/NZ. Migrants are migrants no matter their race. It’s too many from everywhere and it needs to be heavily reduced from everywhere.”
The announcement of these rallies comes at a time of increasing public discourse on immigration in Australia. With the nation grappling with questions of identity and economic sustainability, these protests could mark a significant moment in the ongoing debate over Australia’s immigration policies.
March for Australia has been contacted by the Daily Mail Australia for further comment, and the outcome of these rallies may influence future policy discussions and public sentiment on immigration.
