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The idea was for it to be held as a "counter rally" to the Welcome To Australia Rally being held at Belmore Park on the same day (http://www.getup.org.au/campaigns/refugees/walk-together/walk-together). Of the more than 150 that had pledged to attend, the rally garnered only 6 people whilst several thousand others enjoyed a peaceful rally at the other end of Belmore Park. |
The idea was for it to be held as a "counter rally" to the Welcome To Australia Rally being held at Belmore Park on the same day (http://www.getup.org.au/campaigns/refugees/walk-together/walk-together). Of the more than 150 that had pledged to attend, the rally garnered only 6 people whilst several thousand others enjoyed a peaceful rally at the other end of Belmore Park. |
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Hodges left the party the same day. |
Hodges left the party the same day. ( Unsourced bullshit) |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 10:08, 16 September 2012
Australian Protectionist Party | |
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| Leader | Andrew Phillips [citation needed] |
| Spokesperson | Nick Folkes |
| Newspaper | Destiny |
| Ideology | Protectionism Nationalism Social conservatism Right-wing populism Fascism |
| Colours | Blue |
| Website | |
| http://www.protectionist.net/ | |
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The Australian Protectionist Party is an Australian minor political party with far-right-wing political views.[1]
Ideology
The policies of the Australian Protectionist Party (APP) focus on economic protectionism, social conservatism and white nationalism. The APP opposes multiculturalism saying it is "ruining Australia."[2] Its focus on white nationalism is reflected by its New South Wales Chairman, Darrin Hodges, stating that "Sutherland Shire should be a place for white Australians" and being against the "Asianisation" of suburbs.[3]
Registered as a federal political party with the Australian Electoral Commission on 18 January 2011,[4] the Australian Protectionist Party opposes refugees and asylum seekers and often participates in rallies such as the one outside the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre.[5] Since inception, the Australian Protectionist Party has been active in protesting against numerous minority groups, inciting racial hatred and has also organised several poorly attended protests against Sharia law being implemented in Australia.[citation needed]
History
In April 2007 Darrin Hodges, chairman of the Sutherland Shire branch, was expelled from the far right Australia First Party due to disagreements with other party members. Hodges went on to co-found the Australian Protectionist Party. Hodges ran as an unsuccessful candidate in the 2008 Sutherland Shire Council elections, coming last in his ward.[6][7] Hodges ran unsuccessfully again as a candidate for the Senate in the 2010 Australian federal election. Hodges had to run as an independent as his party was not registered in time and his ticket received 1,501 votes (0.03%).[8]
In 2011, members of the group joined the defence against actions by Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions protesters targeting a store of the Max Brenner chocolate chain. The chain is owned by the Strauss Group, Israel's second-largest food and beverage conglomerate, which opponents say supports the Israeli Defence Force.[9]
On Saturday June 23 2012, they held a rally after creating an event on Facebook titled "Torpedo The Boats". The idea was for it to be held as a "counter rally" to the Welcome To Australia Rally being held at Belmore Park on the same day (http://www.getup.org.au/campaigns/refugees/walk-together/walk-together). Of the more than 150 that had pledged to attend, the rally garnered only 6 people whilst several thousand others enjoyed a peaceful rally at the other end of Belmore Park.
Hodges left the party the same day. ( Unsourced bullshit)
References
- ^ Jensen, Erik (10 July 2009). "Ku Klux Klan infiltrates political party". The Illawarra Mercury. Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ Barrett, Briena (10 June 2009). "Racist Facebook group targets Aussie immigrants". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ Gibson, Jano (3 September 2008). "Candidates play white Australia card". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ "Australian Protectionist Party". Current Register of Political Parties. Australian Electoral Commission. 18 January 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ Kontominas, Bellinda (12 April 2010). "Activists' showdown at Villawood's gates". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ Gibson, Jano (26 September 2008). "Locals oppose Muslim school". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ Matheson, Alan (7 November 2008). "Scrutinising the religious and political right". ON LINE opinion. Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ Sharp, Ari (20 August 2010). "Sex, socialism and shooting lead the charge in microparty race". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ Hutchens, Gareth (11 September 2011). "Shop 'with Israeli links' targeted". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
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