violent extremism
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“Online hate report exposes ‘overt effort to normalise antisemitism’” – Article at The Age
A new article in The Age discusses our new report on the Online Responses to the Melbourne Synagogue Attacks in 2024 and 2025. In November 2024, the Addas Synagogue in Melbourne was set alight whilst people were worshipping inside. In July 2025 the entrance to the East Melbourne Synagogue was set alight as members of…
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“Antisemitism Plan Welcomed” – Interview on ABC Radio National
Our CEO Dr Andre Oboler was interviewed recently on the ABC Radio National program PM. Dr Oboler spoke to Samantha Donovan about the Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism. They discuss the report’s recommendation that Australia broadly adopts the IHRA’s working definition on antisemitism, and the false narrative that the definition categorises all criticism of…
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“The Special Envoy’s plan to stem the antisemitic tide is a critical development at a pivotal moment” – Article for the ABC
Our CEO Dr Andre Oboler writes for the ABC about the recent release of Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism, which follows a series of serious antisemitic attacks in Melbourne. Oboler provides a summary and analysis of the recommendations that are outlined in the plan, which include the adoption of the…
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When AI goes full Nazi
The Grok AI chatbot on X.com recently created large amounts of antisemitic and neo-Nazi content in response to any related prompt. Multiple articles have been written over the last day about responses like this. “Noticing” is a commonly used deflection tactic by racist and other bigoted groups to deny responsibility for their words by claiming…
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Case Study: Far-left incitement
Following a weekend of antisemitic attacks in Melbourne, we examine the incitement of one far-left activist.
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Unpacking Hindu Nationalist Narratives on Social Media
What is Hindutva? Hindu nationalism, also known as Hindutva, is an increasingly popular ideological and political movement in India. Although India is a secular democracy with a Hindu majority, Hindutva is distinct from Hinduism. As the Guardian have explained: “Hindu nationalism is a political ideology that dates back to the 19th century. It encompassed a…
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Far-left terrorism: Washington DC
In the evening of Wednesday 21st of May the American Jewish Committee (AJC) held its annual Young Diplomats Reception in Washington DC. The event brings together junior staff working in the various embassies in DC. This year’s event, held at the Capitol Jewish Museum, turned tragic when two young people who work at the Israeli…
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Rebuilding the Reich – A briefing on hate and extremism in Roblox
Hate has had a presence on the internet almost since its inception. In 1983, the same year the internet is widely regarded to have begun, one of the first computer bulletin board systems was created by the neo-Nazi George Dietz. It was a space to share anti-Semitic, Holocaust-denial, and other racist documents, reaching wide popularity…
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Families fighting to keep loved ones out of extremist groups struggle to find intervention programs
ABC News recently explored the impact of radicalisation on families, highlighting the vital work of Exit Australia. A branch of the Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI), Exit Australia provides a roadmap for individuals looking to leave violent extremist communities. The organisation’s specialised support strategies will be featured on Four Corners this evening as part of…
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Extremists Antisemitic Rally
Neo-Nazis have staged another demonstration, again dressed in black and wearing masks, on the steps of the Victorian Parliament. At previously demonstrations they marched around making Nazi salutes, which led to new laws banning the salute and Nazi symbols under both federal law and Victorian State law. Limitations on the neo-Nazi activity have now been…