Antipodean Resistance
Antipodean Resistance (AR) is an Australian neo-Nazi hate group. The group, formed in October 2016, uses the slogan "We're the Hitlers you've been waiting for" and makes use of Nazi symbols such as the swastika and the Nazi salute. AR's logo features the Black Sun and Totenkopf (death's head) with an Akubra hat, a laurel wreath and a swastika.
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| Abbreviation | AR |
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| Named after | 'Antipodes' meaning related to Australia and New Zealand |
| Successor | National Socialist Network |
| Formation | 12 October 2016; (7 years ago) |
| Founded at | Melbourne |
| Type | Neo-Nazi hate group |
| Legal status | Active. In violation of The Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tasmania). Associated with proscribed American and British terrorist groups and organisations Monitored by state and federal law enforcement including ASIO |
| Purpose | Neo-Nazism White supremacy Antisemitism Homophobia Fascism Australian nationalism Anti-multiculturalism Anti-Chinese sentiment Anti-immigration |
| Headquarters | Melbourne |
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| Origins | Melbourne |
Region | Primarily in Victoria and New South Wales |
Official language | English |
Parent organization | Iron March |
| Affiliations | National Action (UK) Nordic Resistance Movement Atomwaffen Division |
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Antipodean Resistance promotes and incites hatred and violence, distributing racist, homophobic and antisemitic posters and propaganda. In 2018 its website was shut down by its hosting provider. ASIO, Australia's national security agency, has been monitoring the group since at least 2017.
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