SBS To the Extreme

In this digital era of information overload, the widespread sharing of messages and fake news has the potential to mobilise membership of far-right groups on a global scale. This risk remains a serious issue for Australia and the world. This special episode of To the Extreme, an award-winning SBS News podcast series, explores how the federal government is tackling the threat ahead of an inquiry report into right-wing movements, due to be finalised later this year.

Leaders and politicians involved in a Victorian inquiry analysing the rise of extremism during the pandemic have revealed they have faced threats, including some witnesses after giving evidence. In this final episode of to The Extreme, we look at how will Victoria proceed with the 12 recommendations and can other states learn from the inquiry to better confront the dangers?

Having a community can be a great source of comfort and strength but sometimes the search for a sense of belonging can take a turn down some dark and extreme paths. This episode of To The Extreme explores the question of why people join extremist movements - and why they leave.

Victoria has become the first state in Australia to officially ban the use of the Nazi swastika symbol, though certain uses will be exempt on religious, cultural or educational grounds.

Several recent deadly acts of extremism labelled as terror attacks have significantly shaped the way governments and agencies tackle national and international security. In this episode of To The Extreme, we delve deeper into the US Capitol insurrection and the Christchurch massacre to better understand the risks and politics of the far right.

Federal authorities are reporting terrorism is an enduring, diverse and complex problem for Australia and it can be driven by extremist attitudes.

A healthy democratic community makes space for a broad range of perspectives, but what happens to society when people who feel unheard and disenfranchised are drawn further towards the fringes?