I condemn the racist anti-immigrant march in Darwin today - This march was organised by neo nazis interstate.
I am livid that the hateful messaging from bad-faith actors is being imported here, although it appears it was a tiny turn out. The messaging it sent was still dangerous, and I had many constituents from migrant backgrounds contact me during the week, fearful for their safety. I want to reiterate to all those in our community from different backgrounds, you are welcome here, you are valued, and you are respected.
The beautiful diversity in Nightcliff is one of the many things that makes this place so special. Myself, my staff and my office have zero tolerance for hateful, racist or bigoted speech or actions.
And to state the obvious, if you aren't a First Nations person, you're an immigrant here. We all live on stolen Aboriginal land.
Your problems with the housing market and the cost of living aren't caused by migrants, they're caused by billionaires and the two major parties working for corporate vested interests instead of everyday people.
Stop buying the Sky News propaganda and start laying the blame where it belongs. Don't be misled by divisive rhetoric that scapegoats' migrants for problems created by corporate greed and failed housing policy.
We need working class solidarity if we're ever going to rid our political systems of corporate vultures and billionaires.
In solidarity,
Kat McNamara MLA - Member for Nightcliff
