Western Australia’s most prominent fascist, Dennis Huts, also attended a rally in Perth.
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At the same rally, spectators photographed members of the National Socialist Network carrying placards with the antisemitic dog whistle “Qui.” Qui is a reference to the antisemitic conspiracy theory that the pandemic is fake and a Jewish conspiracy. Noted far-right figure and fascist sympathizer Andrew Nolch livestreamed the event. Similarly, Melbourne’s Proud Boys were in attendance on November 13 and can be seen in photographs of the rally. Von Moger was formerly a leading member of the Lads Society, which is associated with the National Socialist right and was formed by members of the now defunct United Patriots Front. Security for the event was provided by the fascist Stuart von Moger. Although the UAP isn’t fascist, as anti-fascist research group the White Rose Society has pointed out, it does have close links to right-wing extremists. Federal MP Craig Kelly, a member of the right-wing populist United Australia Party (UAP), spoke at the November 13 protest in Melbourne. A Front for FascistsĪccording to anti-extremism researcher Jordan McSwiney, fascists have both organized these anti-vaccine protests and recruited from them. In the lead-up, however, it’s important to be clear about the danger posed by the increasingly right-wing anti-vax, anti-Andrews movement. The Campaign Against Racism and Fascism is organizing a counterprotest for the same day. The next right-wing mobilization will be an Australian version of the global so-called “freedom” rallies, to be held on November 20. However, in recent months, the organizers have broadened their focus to include other far-right talking points, such as attacking Victoria’s Labor premier, Dan Andrews, as a “socialist” and “communist.” The Australian far right is also updating its ideology with a toxic cocktail of “New World Order” conspiracy theories and opposition to public health measures, concealed under libertarian rhetoric about personal freedom. Initially, the protests were aimed at undermining public health measures. Nevertheless, they suggest the rising to prominence of a movement that’s gaining confidence as it shifts rightward. So far, these threats of violence have been merely performative.
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From the stage, one speaker attempted to start a chant of “Hang Dan Andrews.” At the protest in Melbourne on November 13, several marchers turned up carrying nooses and a model guillotine. On the evening of November 12, right-wing activists rallied outside the home of Victorian MP Andy Meddick of the Animal Justice Party. These extremists are radicalizing the movement, both politically and tactically. The far right in Australia is taking leadership of the anti-vax, anti-lockdown movement.