Extremism expert Josh Roose says the federal government should step in to improve security for council meetings
The council says the disturbances began earlier this year, when council meeting attendance rose from about 10 people to almost 100.
“We wouldn’t accept this behaviour on the field. We wouldn’t accept this behaviour on the street. I think that’s a real challenge that the state pollies just don’t get – unless they’ve been in local government – just how insulated they are.”According to Clark, there are about 110 My Place groups in Australia – though they are largely concentrated in Victoria.
Dr Josh Roose, an expert in extremism at Deakin university says this is likely due to the state’s long Covid-19 lockdowns, when many fringe groups capitalised on the anger and uncertainty simmering in the community to attract a new following.“Many of them are family members or relatives or even friends who have been drawn into this rabbit hole or echo chamber of conspiracy during the pandemic.
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