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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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Wieambilla shootings show conspiracy theorist threat on the rise, experts warn
The Canberra Times interviewed experts on the threat of conspiracy theorists turning to violent extremism.
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Online Hate Prevention Institute Response to Buffalo Terrorist Attack
We are deeply saddened by the far-right terrorist attack in Buffalo, NY, over the weekend which killed 10 people and injured three. We express our condolence to the families of victims and to all who were caught up in this extremist attack. Since the incident, the Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI) has been analysing the…
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3CR Interview
On Thursday our CEO, Dr Andre Oboler, was the guest on “Yeah Nah Pasaran!” a show run by anti-fascist activists Andy Fleming and Cam Smith on radio station 3CR in Melbourne (855 AM / www.3cr.org.au). In the show we discussed where the Online Hate Prevention Institute came from and what we do. The technical nature of…
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To tackle Nazi we must tackle incitement
The Australian government must not only ban far-right groups, but also criminalise speech that incites violence in the name of ideological or religious extremism.
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‘The Jewish community owes a debt to the mole who infiltrated the neo-Nazi network’
Our CEO Andre Oboler writes for the Jewish Independent about the recent expose of right-wing extremism in Australia this week by The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and 60 Minutes, which identified 24 members of the National Socialist Alliance, including members with gun and security licenses, some even working for the government. Oboler argues that the Jewish community is…
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The Roundtable: The challenge of being a ‘former’
On ABC Radio National’s The Roundtable, Exit Australia participated in a discussion featuring “formers”—individuals who have successfully left extremist movements. The segment explores the complexities of reconciling with the past and highlights effective strategies for reaching out to those who can still be helped.
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Extremism in Australia
An Australia Day weekend camping trip in the Grampian Ranges by neo-Nazis has caused rising concern. In media coverage on this story today, our CEO, Dr Andre Oboler, was interviewed by ABC Australia’s The World Today on Radio National, then separately in a live TV interview on ABC News. The radio segment can be heard…
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What threats to far-right extremists pose to our safety?
The World Today discusses a recent gathering of Neo-Nazis in regional Victoria, and the threat to national security posed by right-wing extremism. They talk to our CEO Andre Oboler, who clarified the history of the groups involved in the incident, and the underlying motivations behind it. Oboler discussed the role of alternative online platforms in…