A controversial comedian who was dismissed from a spa after a petrol-sniffing skit mocking Indigenous people has appeared at an anti-immigration rally to deliver a parody “welcome to country”.
Lisa Jane Spencer was among about 600 right-wing demonstrators who gathered in Melbourne’s CBD on Sunday for the “March for Australia” protest.
Spencer attracted widespread criticism in June when she performed as “Aunty Lisa”, wearing an outfit based on an Indigenous stereotype while sniffing petrol in a video that sparked backlash.
The character returned in front of Sunday’s crowd, with Spencer telling demonstrators she would give “the only welcome to country you won’t boo”.
“I started identifying as a black-fella this year, so now I’m qualified to give you a proper, deadly, beautiful welcome to country,” Spencer told the rally.
“I come from the watta-watta-bing-bong land of the gimme-gimme-da-money tribe,” she said.
“My people have been here for 20, 30, 60-billion years. I don’t know, they keep making it up,” Spencer continued.
She added: “This welcome to country is an ancient, ancient tradition of my people. We’ve been doing it for a few years now.”
Lisa Jane Spencer (above) gave a ‘welcome to country’ at an anti-immigration rally on Sunday
One protester, hidden behind a scarf, was seen performing an apparent Nazi salute
Victoria Police confirmed several arrests were made during the wild protest
‘So we pay our respects to those past, present and those yet to tick tick the box.
‘On behalf of my people, I give you a deadly welcome to the land that you were born on and already are welcome to.’
The speech drew cheers from the gathered crowd.
Disturbing photos from the protest showed at least one man performing a Nazi salute and others attacking supervising police officers.
It’s understood similar March for Australia demonstrations were planned for Sydney and Brisbane.
After marching to Victoria’s Parliament House, the group was addressed by several prominent right-wing activists, including neo-Nazi Joel Davis.
Davis was charged with hate speech in May following a protest by the now-defunct National Socialist Network outside NSW Parliament in 2025.
About 60 members stood in front of the parliament in November while allegedly holding a large banner that called for the government to ‘Abolish the Jewish lobby’.
A large line up of police were brought in to keep the protesters under control
About 600 people attended the March for Australia rally in Melbourne on Sunday
Neo-Nazi Joel Davis (above) spoke at the event
Spencer (above) came under fire in June for sharing a video mocking Indigenous stereotypes and sniffing petrol
Protesters held placards and flags as they marched through Melbourne’s CBD
Also leading the crowd was Hugo Lennon, a right-wing commentator who goes by ‘Auspill’ online.
Lennon infamously heckled Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he arrived at his hotel in Melbourne earlier this year.
On Sunday, Lennon focused on slamming One Nation Pauline Hanson for apparently declining an invitation to attend the rally.
Demonstrators later chanted ‘Pauline, Pauline, where the f*** is Pauline?’ as they marched back towards Flinders Station.
A spokesman for Senator Hanson said she had prior commitments in Victoria on Sunday.
Victoria Police confirmed several people were arrested after Sunday’s demonstration turned violent.
‘Around 600 people in total joined a rally and counter demonstration, and the overwhelming majority of those who attended protested peacefully,’ it said in a statement.
‘Police were disappointed with the poor behaviour of a small number of individuals who appeared intent on confrontation, disorder and violence rather than peaceful protest.
The ‘comedian’ gave a mock welcome to country which openly made fun of Aboriginals
Protesters and police were heated during the rally on Sunday
Some protesters hid their faces as they claimed Australia was their country
Police arrested two people on the street
Dozens of officers wore riot gear
A man raised his fist as he attended the rally on Sunday
‘Several projectiles were thrown over police lines towards opposing groups.
‘This reckless behaviour created a significant risk to protestors, members of the public and police. Fortunately, there were no physical injuries.’
A 31-year-old Yarraville man, a 27-year-old Neerim man and 24-year-old Brunswick woman were arrested after allegedly assaulting and resisting police.
A 58-year-old Northcote woman and a 27-year-old Maribyrnong man were processed by police for offensive behaviour and are expected to be charged on summons.
A 31-year-old Fitzroy man was moved on for breach of the peace.
A 34-year-old Melbourne man, a 26-year-old Pascoe Vale man and a 40-year-old Maidstone man received penalty notices for alleged riotous behaviour.
The police force said it ‘respects the right for people to protest peacefully however we have zero tolerance for those who threaten the safety of the community’.
‘Police will now review CCTV vision from the rally and will investigate any further offences detected,’ Victoria Police said.
The stated aim of Sunday’s March for Australia rally was to oppose perceived curbs on freedom of speech, which Mr Lennon claimed allowed governments to ‘lock you up’ for opposing so-called mass migration.
Previous March for Australia rallies have featured neo-Nazi speakers and sympathisers, including one who was later jailed for spouting anti-Semitic remarks at an event held in Sydney on Australia Day.
