The Freedoms & Rights Coalition leader Brian Tamaki used social media to raise concerns about Khalistan flags he said were being waved during the parade.

This comes after an alleged assault on an Indian-Australian earlier this month, which drew sharp condemnation from Premier Chris Minns and other leaders, who said racism has no place in NSW

The attackers reportedly shouted, “F*** off, Indian. Go back to where you came from,” after the unprovoked assault as the victim was walking out of Level 2 at Westfield Parramatta.

Not only is this performance well above One Nation’s recent election results, but it is high enough to challenge the Greens as Australia’s third-largest party in polling terms.

Following an investigation, police arrested Freda Looker-Rilloraza, of Mississauga, and charged her with mischief over $5,000.

The growing hostility is also seeping into the political discourse, further deepening divisions.

"Diversity is what makes Australia the great nation that we are. To everyone who experiences racism, I stand with you. We belong in Australia."

Tony Abbott highlighted the need for a genuinely skills-based migration program that is significantly smaller than the current one.

Critics argue that SB 509 prioritises abstract foreign threats over immediate protection for communities at risk from domestic extremism such as from white supremacists and Khalistani extremists.

"You don't belong in this country, get out."