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"Liberal Jacinta Nampijinpa Price backed out as the headlining speaker at an
upcoming anti-immigration protest spanning several of Australia’s cities that
was inspired by rightwing protests in the UK in September.
The Northern Territory senator announced shortly before midday on Friday she
was “honoured” to join the rally against “mass immigration” and net zero. Less
than 24 hours later, and after
Guardian Australia contacted Nampijinpa
Price’s office with questions, her announcement was wiped from social media.
The Put Australia First rallies, organised by anti-lockdown protester Monica
Smit and others associated with the “freedom” movement, have been organised in
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for the end of November.
In a now-deleted post on X, Nampijinpa Price said she was “honoured” to join
the Sydney event, which will also feature a virtual appearance from the British
far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who was behind the “Unite the Kingdom” march
in London.
“Honoured to stand with fellow Australians who share our unyielding commitment
to national sovereignty and prosperity,” Nampijinpa Price wrote on X on Friday,
promoting the event’s poster.
“On 29 November, let’s unite in Sydney to hear the voices that matter most -
those of everyday Aussies demanding real change. Together, we Put Australia
First.”
The rallies follow similar gatherings in August in Australia, which turned
violent and attracted controversy after being promoted and attended by
neo-Nazis.
Put Australia First’s rally organisers say the upcoming events are not
connected to those held in August, and neo-Nazis will not be welcomed.
Guardian Australia contacted Nampijinpa Price’s office on Friday afternoon to
ask whether she felt comfortable appearing alongside Robinson, a controversial
UK figure known for his ties to fascism and anti-Islamic groups.
On Saturday morning, a spokesperson said the senator would no longer attend due
to “personal commitments”. Nampijinpa Price and her musician husband, also due
to appear, have both been removed from the group’s website."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
