"Migrants of Indian background were directly targeted in promotional material available on the March for Australia website before the anti-immigration protests that took place across Australia on Sunday, echoing similar racist messaging in the UK, and members of Australia's Indian diaspora community continue to report troubling stories about an increase in prejudice towards those of south Asian heritage. There was violence on the streets of Melbourne's CBD during the March for Australia,"
"The NSN's leader, Thomas Sewell, has been charged with multiple offences, including violent disorder and affray over the alleged incident at Camp Sovereignty. In the wake of the marches, Singh and others remain shocked and concerned over the racist targeting of Australia's Indian diaspora community. Factchecking protesters' claims of 'mass migration' into Australia video Sign up: AU Breaking News email On Wednesday, the Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, and police conveyed a meeting of the state's anti-hate taskforce,"
Leaders from the south Asian community held an emergency meeting amid warnings of a repeat of Cronulla-style violence. Amar Singh warned of physical attacks on international students and organized community concern. Promotional material for the March for Australia explicitly targeted migrants of Indian background and echoed racist messaging seen abroad. Violence occurred in Melbourne's CBD during the rallies, followed by an alleged attack at a First Nations protest site involving men linked to the National Socialist Network. NSN leader Thomas Sewell faces multiple charges. State officials convened an anti-hate taskforce meeting after direct testimonies from Indian community members.
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