Inside the neo-Nazi base funded by millionaires

The former leader of Australia’s biggest neo-Nazi group is living in a luxury home in the Melbourne suburbs, made possible by wealthy backers.

Jun 10, 2026, updated Jun 10, 2026

Last month, the federal government announced that the biggest neo-Nazi organisation in the country would be listed as a hate group.

A few days ago, The Age revealed the group’s former leader, Thomas Sewell, has been living in a $2.5 million estate in Melbourne’s suburbs.

So what are Sewell’s plans for the compound, and who are the wealthy backers making it possible?

Today, crime reporter at The Age, Sherryn Groch, on the neo-Nazis’ next move.

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