Bogus social media “news” pages aggressively spreading Pauline Hanson propaganda are lavishing praise on her multi-billionaire bankroller Gina Rinehart.

Many feel governments aren’t holding up their end of the deal, corroding support for democracy, writes Mario Peucker.

To understand the surge of the far-right, look at nationalism, authoritarianism and populism — and how much they already exist in Australia, says Dr Ibolya Losoncz.

Fights over multiculturalism and gender are hiding the core of the nation’s despair — rising economic inequality, reports Mark Kenny.

There is a very close link between unemployment rises and concerns about migration – yet Covid-19 appears to have upset the trend.

Parts of the media are aiding neo-Nazis and the far-right through platforming, sensationalism, and "fake balance", says a criminology expert.