Brisbane's "Aussie" Posters: A Culture War in Full Swing The recent defacement of street art posters in Brisbane by far right nationalists has brought a simmering culture war into sharp focus.
Artist Peter Drew's iconic "Aussie" series, which depicts Australians who were subject to the White Australia Policy, has become a target for individuals like Andre Mamet and Mitch Hobbs, who seek to erase multiculturalism from public discourse.
Drew's posters have been contentious since their inception in 2016. He revived the series earlier this year as a direct response to rising anti immigration sentiment and xenophobia.