How a mainstream protest gave cover to neo-Nazi violence
Today, writer and 7am co-host Daniel James on why neo-Nazis targeted Camp Sovereignty, and how ordinary grievances provided cover for the attack.
In the lead-up to the so-called “March for Australia”, many people downplayed the involvement of neo-Nazis in organising and promoting the rallies that took place in several cities.
But in Melbourne, neo-Nazis were not just central to the march – they led it all the way to the steps of Parliament House, where a prominent neo-Nazi’s speech to the crowd ended in applause.
Just hours later, that same figure was part of a group that stormed Camp Sovereignty – an Aboriginal-led site of protest and mourning – tearing down flags and tents, stomping out the campfire and assaulting people with pipes and poles.
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Today, writer and 7am co-host Daniel James on why neo-Nazis targeted Camp Sovereignty, and how ordinary grievances provided cover for the attack.
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Guest: Writer and 7am co-host, Daniel James
