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Concerns over the escalation of political extremism

Sydney Morning Herald - National · 20 October 2026 at 6:32 pm

Concerns over the escalation of political extremism

Australia's security agencies warn political extremism has reached a boiling point as politicians say they fear about their own safety.

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