James Paterson warns fellow no voters against attending events promoted by pro-Kremlin activist Simeon Boikov
The rallies are being promoted in online groups which previously focused on anti-vaccine, anti-lockdown and Covid scepticism sentiment. Many such groups have pivoted to focus criticism on the voice referendum.
Original promotional posters for the rallies, being held in major cities across the country, mentioned a series of other issues – including opposing the Albanese government, Nato, Aukus, 5G and “smart cities” – but the material was later amended to focus solely on the voice.Sydney’s event features the most prominent speakers, including United Australia party members Babet and Kelly, NSW state MPs Tania Mihailuk and John Ruddick, and the former Liberal MP Ross Cameron.
“Anyone speaking at or attending the rally should be aware it has zero support from the no campaign, and is really an effort to recruit people for an agenda with no public support – namely Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” Paterson said on Wednesday. All political speakers, as well as the UAP founder and businessman, Clive Palmer, were contacted for comment.
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