Neo-Nazis and Extremists a Cause for Concern Ahead of the Voice Vote: Home Affairs Minister

Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil concerned about the rise of neo-Nazi groups and their visibility around the Voice referendum.

Police remove a protester during a transgender rights rally, involving opposing neo-Nazi protesters, outside Parliament House in Melbourne, Australia, on March 18, 2023. James Ross/AAP Image

The rise of far-right extremism, neo-Nazism, and racial hatred is a growing concern as the Indigenous voice referendum approaches, according to Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil.

Australians will cast their Oct. 14 to decide on the inclusion of an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution.