Far right and extremist groups are targeting military veterans for recruitment. Does the ADF owe them a duty of care?

Carli Kulmar, Michael Jensen

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Abstract

Even before extremist group activity in Australia’s 2021 anti-lockdown protests was exposed, concern about right-wing extremism in Australia was on the rise.

ASIO and the US annual threat estimate have noted right-wing extremism in Australia is on an upward trend. Ideological extremism now makes up 40% of the ASIO caseload.

Our research at the University of Canberra’s National Security Hub is investigating online influence operations targeting Australia, including its veteran community. This is a global problem and was one of many issues noted at this year’s International Terrorism and Social Media Conference in the UK.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
Volume2021
No.October
Specialist publicationThe Conversation
PublisherThe Conversation Paperpress
Publication statusPublished - 7 Oct 2021

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