Mainstreaming Far-Right Politics and Misuse of Populism

The chapter discusses the mainstreaming of far-right politics in Australia in 2001 through dehumanizing rhetoric towards migrants arriving by boat, highlighting the concerning prevalence of extremist views. It also delves into the misuse of the term 'populism' in academic and media contexts, examining how it has been utilized by political figures to their advantage and the frustrations regarding its lack of accountability.