Worldwide Rally for Freedom Mackay is inviting the community to take part in alignment with the national March for Australia on Australia Day at 11.45am on January 26 at Bluewater Quay. The event will feature a sausage sizzle, market stalls and food vans, and is planned as a family-friendly day with activities for children.
Organisers say participants will march across Forgan Bridge to highlight concerns about current immigration levels and related national policies. The group believes immigration growth is occurring without sufficient infrastructure to support it and is placing increasing pressure on housing, health services, employment opportunities, schools and other community resources.
Worldwide Rally for Freedom Mackay representatives have stated they are concerned about government incentives they believe encourage cultural separation rather than integration. They also express the view that recent laws and policies are changing aspects of Australian society and values in ways they do not support.
According to the group, immigration has played an important role in building Australia, but they believe current levels are too high and are creating social and economic challenges. These views form the basis of the Australia Day march and the group’s ongoing advocacy.
Worldwide Rally for Freedom Mackay was formed in 2021 by Tine McDonald and Lisa Hansen. The organisation reports it now has approximately 18,500 followers and is active on Facebook, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble.
The group meets every Saturday morning at Bluewater Quay at 10am to discuss local, national and international issues and to connect with like-minded community members.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Australia Day event to take part in the march and activities.
Worldwide Rally for Freedom Mackay is hosting a family-friendly Australia Day event at Bluewater Quay on January 26, featuring food stalls and activities, followed by a march across Forgan Bridge. Photo supplied
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