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pn817. Why Victoria's protests should concern us all
Why Victoria's protests should concern us all
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| | Thousands of people headed to the centre of Melbourne on the weekend to protest vaccine legislation and the Victorian government’s pandemic bill. While the weekend gatherings were peaceful, they follow a week of protests that used violent language and imagery. So who are the protestors? Josh Roose writes they are made up of a mix of groups, but riddled with alt-right and far-right extremists whose growing reach, largely through social media, poses a significant challenge to Australian democracy. The groups also borrow heavily from the symbolism employed by far-right groups in the US, which have gained momentum since the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. So what now? There are some important political solutions, says Roose, which means those of good faith need a bipartisan approach to reaffirming citizenship and democracy, while still allowing open debate on contentious issues. |  | Amanda Dunn Section Editor: Politics + Society |
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