Radio Brisvaani
Canberra, September 5 (MCCQ Newsdesk)
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne, standing in solidarity with First Nations communities.
According to reports, members of a neo-Nazi group left an anti-immigration rally and moved towards the sacred site at Kings Domain, where they assaulted people at the camp. Police have since charged several men, including an alleged organiser, with violent disorder, affray, and assault.
FECCA Chairperson Peter Doukas OAM described the incident as an attack on both safety and dignity. “This was a violent attempt to intimidate First Nations peoples and multicultural communities. Neo-Nazism and racial hatred have no place in Australia. We condemn this vile attack and call on the Government to urgently implement the recommendations of the National Anti-Racism Framework Review Report to prevent further harm,” he said.
Camp Sovereignty, a long-standing First Nations protest site at Kings Domain, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. Maintained by Elders and community leaders, it serves as a powerful reminder of sovereignty, treaty, and justice.
FECCA emphasised that any attack on this sacred space harms not only those present but also the wider communities who gather there in solidarity.
