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Why QAnon is attracting so many followers in Australia — and how it can be countered

  • Written by Kaz Ross, Lecturer in Humanities (Asian Studies), University of Tasmania
Why QAnon is attracting so many followers in Australia — and how it can be counteredSCOTT BARBOUR/AAP

On September 5, a coalition of online groups are planning an Australia-wide action called the “Day of Freedom”. The organisers claim hundreds of thousands will join them on the streets in defiance of restrictions on group gatherings and mask-wearing mandates.

Some online supporters believe Stage 5 lockdown will be...

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