Protesters Clash on Melbourne Streets

Protest groups face off at rallies in Newcastle and across the country

Protests in major Australian cities highlight tensions over immigration, as violence and arrests mark rallies.

As it happened: Violent clashes as thousands rally in anti-immigration march in Melbourne CBD

Police are preparing for violence at an anti-immigration march and counter-protest in Melbourne’s CBD, where multiple arrests have already been made. Follow our live coverage

Protesters clash on Melbourne streets

Pepper spray was flying as police failed to keep anti-immigration protesters and counter-protesters apart in Melbourne.

Scuffles at anti-immigration rallies held across the country

Clashes break out at some of the anti-immigration rallies being held across the country, including in Melbourne, where police have used pepper spray.

Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies

Demonstrators in headlocks and police using pepper spray to disperse crowds have marked a day of controversial rallies...

Tensions rise as protesters collide in Melbourne

A brawl reportedly erupted as anti-immigration and counter protesters collided in Melbourne.