Community leaders say weekend rallies stir memories of White Australia policy. By Isabella Higgins, ABC News

Multicultural Australians have described the fear, hurt and disappointment sparked by the anti-immigration rallies held across Australia this weekend, even comparing it to memories of the White Australia policy.

March for Australia demonstrations took place in capital cities and regional centres on Sunday, with known neo-Nazis speaking at events in Sydney and Melbourne and large counter-protests formed in many locations.

Meanwhile, experts are raising concerns about the strategies far-right groups are using to attract ordinary Australians. 

Community leaders say weekend rallies stir memories of White Australia policy. By Isabella Higgins, ABC News