Right-wing extremism equal to Muslim radicalisation, say academics

By Rachel Olding
Updated July 17 2015 - 6:18pm, first published 5:24pm
A protester from the UPF during a Richmond rally in May, during which scuffles broke out between far right and anti-racist demonstrators. Photo: Penny Stephens
A protester from the UPF during a Richmond rally in May, during which scuffles broke out between far right and anti-racist demonstrators. Photo: Penny Stephens
Right-wing numbers are staggering, says Dr Anne Aly. Photo: Twitter
Right-wing numbers are staggering, says Dr Anne Aly. Photo: Twitter
Deputy Commissioner Nick Kaldas says far-right extremism is one of the biggest challenges facing police. Photo: Daniel Munoz
Deputy Commissioner Nick Kaldas says far-right extremism is one of the biggest challenges facing police. Photo: Daniel Munoz

Right-wing extremism is emerging as an equal, if not greater, threat than Muslim radicalisation in Australia and multiculturalism is "close to death" at a federal level, academics have told a conference on social cohesion.

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