Tension high in Australia as far-right 'emboldened in way never seen before'

Tension high in Australia as far-right 'emboldened in way never seen before'

Speaking at an anti-racism rally in Sydney, deputy leader of the Australian Greens, Mehreen Faruqi, told Sky News: "The far-right are emboldened in a way that I have never seen before."

Tension High In Australia As Far-right 'emboldened In Way Never Seen Before'

In August, around 50,000 people demonstrated in towns and cities across the country. There were clashes at separate rallies between far-right and far-left protesters in Melbourne. In October, there were more protests. This time police accused the far-left of attacking officers and trying to confront right-wing protesters. Tension on both sides is running high. Sydney protester Fran Grant has attended all the rallies. “I love Australia and I’m no…