NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet’s misguided decision to wear a Nazi uniform may have been cosplay, but he was playing with fire. 

Recent events in the US, Germany and Brazil point to the way far-right movements are taking hold across major democracies, and Australia is not immune from this threat.

Today, political and international editor Peter Hartcher joins David King to discuss the collective amnesia behind the revival of fascism, and whether Australia is doing enough to stop its return.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet’s misguided decision to wear a Nazi uniform may have been cosplay, but he was playing with fire. 
Recent events in the US, Germany and Brazil point to the way far-right movements are taking hold across major democracies, and Australia is not immune from this threat.
Today, political and international editor <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/by/peter-hartcher-hve0w">Peter Hartcher</a> joins <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/by/david-king-p4yvvc">David King</a> to discuss the collective amnesia behind the revival of fascism, and whether Australia is doing enough to stop its return.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

Advertisement