Labor’s Ed Husic warns Australia isn’t taking rise of far-right extremism seriously

The rising tide of right-wing extremism in Australia needs to be taken more seriously, Labor MP Ed Husic has warned.

The same mosque was the target of a graffiti attack last month when swastikas and a reference to the suspect behind the Christchurch terror attacks vandalised the building. This incident comes after Norwegian political terrorist Anders Breivik killed 77 people in 2011 and American Dylan Roof shot dead nine people in an African American church in South Carolina in 2015.Australian National University counter-terrorism analyst Clive Williams told SBS News right-wing extremism has increasingly shown itself around the world

But he said combating the scourge can be difficult for counter-terrorism agencies, even though monitoring activities such as hate speech on social media for signs of threatening behaviour. “And I'm telling you now, based on the briefings I've received, we are not taking this seriously. We reckon that we're only following a few people on this issue here in this country.”

Potentially PM mostly because he is a smart committed ethical politician who wants the right thing for the country

Agreed. It’s not a rise so much as they’ve just become more visible and emboldened...

Honestly we need to be taking more notice of the Extinction Rebellion!

America's problem isn't American or Trump. Australia laughs'n'jokes but are facing the same disinformation and racist extremist fearmongering tactics. Wake up! You are being manipulated by domestical and foreign powers supporting big business, hate and power over humanity.

MadFckingWitch The neo-fascist IPA already has a lot of say in our Federal Parliament. They are a 'clear and present' danger to the Australian people. auspol

Does ANTIFA count as an extremist group too? Probably not...

Islamic extremism.......daylight.......right wing extremism. ..

roberthulands Australian's voted in majority(albeit slim) for the far right.

Yes, Duttonlini is out of control.

Is Ed ignorant to the fact that his Labor colleagues in QLD allowed for 3 years Neo-Nazi rock concerts to rage on the Gold Coast? & before Libs point the finger, QLD LNP also sat on their hands & let Nazi's rock on auspol qldpol MRobertsQLD Bolt_RSS

“Look over there “...nice one Ed.

Don't think any far right guys attacked people with machetes, plotted to attack military bases, or traveled to fight in religious wars overseas, but who am I to argue with Ed Husic?

deniseshrivell This man is talking sense. I hope the govt listens.

Concerning incidents - Like what? The sight of an Australian flag?

What? No danger from the left. Wake up.

We also need to take heed of the rise of right wing religious organisations that preach division and hate.

It's not real

every one got a problem and labor useles party with the rigth mean the patriots the ones love Australia more that enything els

Ha, ok . I’m pretty sure all those diversity bollards dotted around Australian cities aren’t there because of right wring extremism. A bit more close to home and your religion Husic .

I’m much more concerned about Islamic extremists.

Is he referring to Adolf Dutton?

We aren't far from this 👇

Wow with left-wing extremism closing the roads and bridges daily, you peddle right-wing extremism?

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