News
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Help stop the online incubator for antisemitism
The latest data presented to IHRA November 28, 2023 on online Antisemitism and how it changed after OCtober 7.
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A moment in October 2023
The world in general, and Australia in particular, are having a moment. For many it is a moment of frustration, disillusion, and deep concern. There are real world events shaping this moment, the referendum on the voice, the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel and the resulting war, and other local and global events. A common…
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The Online Antisemitism in Australia 2023 Report
This report from the Online Hate Prevention Institute, in partnership with the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, examines online antisemitism in Australia. It is based on a sample of antisemitic content manually collected by experts between November 3, 2022 and June 2, 2023. The report provides both quantitative and qualitative analysis of this data including…
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Banning Nazi Symbols in Australia
Here’s an example of Nazi symbols on social media. The Online Hate Prevention Institute has made a written submission and will appear before the Senate’s inquiry into a bill to ban Nazi symbols.
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Stopping Nazism glorification
Instead of focusing on a specific symbol, we need a federal ban on the promotion of Nazism and its ideology, including the use of flags, insignia, uniforms, slogans and gestures. Saturday’s horrific display of black-clad neo-Nazis throwing Hitler salutes on the steps of the Victorian Parliament has left the Jewish community in shock. We knew…
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Tackling our extremism problem
The sight on the steps of the Victorian Parliament on Saturday, black clad neo-Nazis throwing Hitler salutes over and over for half an hour, as Victoria Police stop by protecting them from on lookers, has shocked the Jewish community. Sometimes it is better to act quietly, to avoid giving the Nazis the attention they crave…
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Discussing Nazi tactics and counter-tactics with The New Daily
The New Daily have published an article talking to various experts, including our CEO, Dr Andre Oboler, on why the Nazis infiltrated an anti-trans rally in Melbourne and what we can do about it. As the opinions in the article highlight, we can respond with anarchy or with law and police reform. Extract 1: “These…
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Discussing Nazi salutes with The Guardian
Following the neo-Nazi rally with Hitler salutes on the steps of the Victorian Parliament over the weekend (see more), the Victorian Government, with the support of the opposition, are moving to amend the law. The public display of Nazi Swastikas were banned last year, yet the Hitler salute remains legal resulting in the absurd picture…
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Our support for Safer Internet Day 2023
On Tuesday February 7th, we celebrate the 20th Safer Internet Day, with technology, non-profit, civil society, and governmental organisations around the world.
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Celebrating 11 years improving online safety
11 years ago today the Online Hate Prevention Institute was established. Join us in celebrating 11 years of improving online safety!