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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…
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Daniel Andrews warns of rising antisemitism after neo-Nazi gathering in Victorian national park
The Gaurdian reports that Daniel Andrews has warned that “evil” and “wicked” antisemitism is on the rise after a meeting of neo-Nazis in Victoria’s Grampians national park on Saturday. The spoke to our CEO Andre Oboler, who said a similar Grampians tour was attempted by one of the group’s precursors. “This was really just a…
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Terror time bomb: the race to defuse Australia’s far-right threat
In the wake of the Christchurch attack, The Guardian investigates the growing threat of white supremicist and far right groups, and the lack of efforts to combat extremism in Australia.
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Calls for a new anti-racism strategy
SBS discusses rising cases of attacks on asian people and the proposed need for a new anti-racism strategy. They talk to our CEO Andre Oboler about the different forms that racism can take, and the extent to which our biases can be unconscious or accidental. Oboler emphases the need for more education on the subject.
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Radio interview discussing swastikas painted on the Cranbourne Golf Course and the dangerous rise in online hate during coronavirus
Our CEO Dr Andre Oboler was interviewed live on SBS World News Radio on 22 May 2020 to discuss swastikas being painted on the Cranbourne Gold Course, and the dangerous rise in online hate during coronavirus.
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Melbourne Neo-Nazi ‘Race War’ Group Expands To Sydney
Josh Butler from 10 Daily talks to our CEO Andre Oboler about a neo-Nazi group that talks of a “race war” to “take our continent back” that has expanded to Sydney. Oboler explained how these groups had been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and explained: “They’re jumping on what’s topical. It’s the same as the…
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Live ABC Radio Interview discussing what’s been done since the Christchurch attack to tackle online extremism
On March 13th 2020, our CEO Dr Andre Oboler went on ABC National radio to discuss the Christchurch attack, and the effect that it has had on efforts to combat online extremism.
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Live ABC Radio Interview discussing what’s been done since the Christchurch attack to tackle online extremism
On 13 March 2020, our CEO Andre Oboler was interviewed on ABC National Radio about the Christchuch attack and subsequent efforts to tackle online extremism.
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Muslim Group Calls Out Facebook’s Failure To Combat Hate After Christchurch
10 Daily reports on Facebook’s failure to combat hate after Christchurch, which was recently highlighted by a Muslim group. The article references the Online Hate Prevention’s work in the space.
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Far-Right Extremist Groups Are Using Instagram As A Recruiting Ground
10 Daily reports on Far-Right extremist groups using social media platforms like instagram in order to recruit new members. The article reference the Online Hate Prevention Institute’s work in this space.