Neo-Nazi Group Disrupts Melbourne Refugee Rally, Met with Police Pepper Spray

A small group of neo-Nazis attempted to counter-protest at a refugee rally in Melbourne, leading to police intervention with pepper spray.

About 20 neo-Nazis, dressed in black and masked, disrupted a refugee rally in Melbourne, chanting white supremacist slogans.
Police used pepper spray to disperse the neo-Nazi group after they attempted to confront the 300-strong group of refugee supporters.
The rally marked the end of a 100-day protest by the Tamil Refugee Council, advocating for permanent visas for refugees.
Despite the disruption, no arrests were made, and the refugee rally continued as planned, celebrating the protesters' ongoing efforts.
The Victorian government is considering strengthening anti-vilification laws to better address such hate-driven disruptions.