Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee Inquiry into Right Wing Extremist Movements in Australia

This submission is directed to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee Inquiry into Right Wing Extremist Movements in Australia. It addresses the rising threat posed by right-wing extremist ideologies, particularly those centred around white nationalism, which undermine social cohesion and multicultural harmony. The submission highlights the impact of these movements on young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, emphasising the need for stronger public debate, policy, and legal responses to combat the spread of extremist ideologies. It calls for enhanced government action, including the criminalisation of hate crimes, better online regulation, and fostering social cohesion through education and dialogue.