Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price Singles Out Indian Australians, Faces Backlash
- Staff Writer
- Sep 4
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 5
Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has sparked widespread controversy after she singled out the Indian community in Australia following the “March for Australia” anti-immigration protests.
Price alleged that the Labor government is prioritising Indian migrants to boost its voter base. The remark prompted a sharp backlash from the Indian Australian community, Price’s Liberal Party colleagues, forcing the Senator to walk back her comments.
The Controversial Statement
During an interview with ABC, Price claimed that Labor was intentionally favouring migrants from “particular countries,” specifically India. The Senator suggested that this was to influence voting patterns in Labor’s favour.
“There is a concern with the Indian community, because there's been large numbers and we can see that reflected in the way that the community votes for Labor at the same time,” Price stated.
She went on to cite a poll indicating that about 85% of Australians of Indian ancestry voted for Labor in the last federal election.
Price’s comments came hot on the heels of the anti-immigrant March for Australia rallies on August 31, 2025.
Liberal Party Firefights
The Liberal Party leadership moved quickly to distance itself from Price’s statement. The party affirmed its commitment to a non-discriminatory migration policy.
Opposition leader Sussan Ley stated, “Every day that I'm Opposition leader, I’m fighting for every single Australian, no matter where you come from... Our Australian Indian community is amazing, you contribute as Australian Indians so much to our country”.
Ley also emphasised the longstanding bipartisan approach to migration. Other senior Coalition members praised the contributions of Indian Australians and said Price's comments were "poorly expressed".
No Apology: Price
Price initially appeared to walk back her remarks, stating that Labor and the Coalition both support non-discriminatory migration.
"Australia maintains a longstanding and bipartisan non-discriminatory migration policy. Suggestions otherwise are a mistake,” Price said. “My remarks were made in a wide-ranging interview on ABC where I sought to highlight issues of uncontrolled mass migration and ruptures to social cohesion.”
She later told reporters on Thursday, “I don't believe I have anything to apologise about,” blaming her comments on persistent questioning by ABC journalists.
Who Is Jacinta Nampijinpa Price?
Price is an Australian senator representing the Northern Territory. She served as Deputy Mayor of Alice Springs before being elected to the Senate in 2022 and has held roles such as Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians.
She was affiliated with the Nationals before changing her affiliations to the Liberal Party in 2025.
Price was a prominent opponent of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, leading the "No" campaign.
What Happened At The March For Australia Protests?
The March for Australia anti-immigration protests were held across major cities nationwide on August 31, 2025. The protests drew significant concern for their association with far-right and neo-Nazi elements.
While organisers denied direct ties, white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups were prominent at the rallies. Thomas Sewell—one of Australia’s most notorious neo-Nazis—spoke at the Melbourne event and later led an attack on Camp Sovereignty, an Indigenous protest site.
In the lead-up to the rally, March For Australia organisers issued a manifesto that singled out and openly targeted Australia's Indian community.
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