Neo-Nazi Rally Sparks Outrage Outside NSW Parliament
On Saturday morning, a disturbing scene unfolded outside the New South Wales Parliament, where members of the National Socialist Network, a neo-Nazi group, were allowed to hold a public rally targeting Jewish communities. Around 60 individuals attended the event, which began at 10 a.m., displaying a large banner reading “Abolish the Jewish Lobby.” The rally was observed by uniformed police officers, who did not intervene as the group delivered speeches filled with antisemitic rhetoric.
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon later revealed that the group had notified police of their intentions more than a week earlier, but due to a communication error within the force, the protest proceeded without prior knowledge of senior officials. “There was a communication error within the police force for which I did not personally know that today’s protest was taking place,” Lanyon said. He confirmed that the state government had not been briefed before the rally, highlighting a serious lapse in coordination.
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Premier Chris Minns responded with strong condemnation, labeling the participants “piss-ants” and calling the display of racism, hatred, and antisemitism “shocking” in Australia’s multicultural society. Minns acknowledged that if given a second chance, the rally would have been prevented and promised a full review of the incident. He also hinted at possible new legislation to better protect public harmony, though he did not explain why existing laws against racial hatred did not stop the event.
The rally itself was brief, lasting around ten minutes, but its symbolism was alarming. Attendees wore dark uniforms marked with the NSN insignia, with some attempting to conceal their identities using hats or sunglasses. Two leaders addressed the crowd with speeches attacking Jewish communities, promoting offensive and baseless claims, and invoking the Hitler Youth motto “blood and honour.” Videos and photos of the event were quickly shared on social media, drawing widespread attention.
Jewish community leaders expressed outrage over the event. Alex Ryvchin of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry emphasized the need for law enforcement to have strong tools to monitor and disrupt violent extremists, while David Ossip of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies stressed that such hatred should never be tolerated, especially outside the center of democracy.
Opposition Leader Mark Speakman criticized the failure of the police and government to prevent the rally, describing the symbolism as “appalling.” The incident comes amid increased monitoring of extremist groups in Australia, with police and federal agencies keeping a close watch on neo-Nazi organizations like the NSN.
The NSW Police and government have now launched investigations to determine if any offenses were committed during the rally, using video and audio evidence to inform their findings. The event has sparked urgent discussions about how to better prevent the public display of extremist ideologies in Australia, and it has left many questioning how such a hateful rally could occur so close to the heart of the state’s democracy.
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