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How the terminally online are radicalised
The Age today carries an article by David Swan, “Radicalisation rise of the ‘terminaly online’ generation“. The article discusses the online radicalisation and how it ensnares young people. For many of these people the online world has become so dominant in their lives it has pushes real world connections, engagement and norms to second place.…
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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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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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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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‘Magnificent’: Activist in ‘Awe’ After Attacks
The Advertiser recently reported on a former University of Adelaide student magazine editor who posted on social media praising Iran’s missile strike on Israel. The article discusses the former editor’s history promoting extremism, which includes tweeting out the Hezbollah flag and sauing that she was in “awe” after the October 7 attacks. She was previously…
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Extremist chant at a primary school
On Monday 6th of May a member of the public was walking past Fitzroy Primary School when they were shocked to hear very young children in the playground chanting “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”. They recorded the sound as they walked passed and then shared the video with the Online…
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Facebook and Instagram take down bishop stabbing videos
Andre Oboler, CEO of OHPI, spoke with The Daily Telegraph (paywalled article) about the recent stabbing in Sydney.
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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…