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Police step up security as Melbourne braces for Australia Day protest and counterprotest

Victoria Police deploys helmets and specialist units amid concerns over far-right influence and past violent clashes at Melbourne’s Australia Day rallies, officials said.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
Anti-immigration protesters are set to converge for the annual Invasion Day rally in Melbourne’s CBD on Monday.

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Police step up security as Melbourne braces for Australia Day protest and counterprotest

Anti-immigration protesters are set to converge for the annual Invasion Day rally in Melbourne’s CBD on Monday.

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Anti-immigration protesters are set to hijack January 26. Experts say we haven't seen it before

Anti-immigration rallies will be staged in major cities across the country on January 26 alongside annual Invasion Day marches.

·Canberra, Australia
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The Canberra Times broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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