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| Abbreviation | NSN |
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| Predecessor | |
| Formation | 2020 |
| Type | Neo-Nazi extremist organization |
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| Headquarters | Victoria |
| Location | |
Leader | Thomas Sewell |
Leader | Jacob Hersant |
| Affiliations | European Australian Movement Action Zealandia |
| Website | national-socialist-network |
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The National Socialist Network (NSN) is an Australian neo-Nazi political organisation formed from two far-right organisations, the Lads Society and the Antipodean Resistance, in 2020.[1][2] The organisation, based in Melbourne, claims to be active in all six state capitals and several regional cities.[2][3] The group has used the protests against COVID-19 policies[4][3] and other methods, such as media manipulation and attention-grabbing, to recruit new members.[5]
The organisation, whose membership is unknown, is led by Thomas Sewell,[1][6][7] former ADF member, Neo-Nazi,[6] and convicted criminal.[8] The Global Project Against Hate and Extremism (GPAHE) released a report on 5 October 2022, in which it classified the National Socialist Network as a "white nationalist", "antisemitic", and "neo-Nazi" group.[9]
- ^ a b McKenzie, Nick; Tozer, Joel (27 January 2021). "Neo-Nazis go bush: Grampians gathering highlights rise of Australia's far right". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
According to extremist experts, two right-wing groups, the Lads Society and Antipodean Resistance, recently helped form a new Australian extremist outfit, the National Socialist Network, which in turn helped organise the 38 young white men to assemble in the Grampians over the Australia Day weekend.
- ^ a b Paynter, Jack (13 October 2020). "Alarm as neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network expands to Adelaide". News.com.au. Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ a b Paynter, Jack (8 March 2021). "How extreme right-wing groups have 'weaponised the internet' in Australia". The Courier-Mail. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Kelly, Cait (26 October 2021). "How neo-Nazis are using anti-lockdown protests to recruit new members". The New Daily. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Wilson, Cam (20 April 2021). "Leaked neo-Nazis' manual reveals they're manipulating Australia's media to recruit new members". Crikey. Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ a b Estcourt, David (3 March 2021). "Neo-Nazi group leader charged with assault of Channel Nine security guard". The Age. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Australian neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell charged over alleged armed robbery". ABC News. 14 May 2021. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell's vile act outside court after sentence for assault on Nine Network security guard". Kalgoorlie Miner. 23 January 2023. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "GPAHE report: Far-Right Hate and Extremist Groups in Australia". Global Project Against Hate and Extremism. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.