7am Homeschooling for neo-nazis
Dec 8, 2025
Sherryn Groch, a crime reporter at The Age with expertise in extremist groups, reveals alarming developments within Australia’s neo-Nazi networks. She discusses their plans to establish secret homeschooling groups for their children. Groch highlights recent threats against female politicians and the escalating political violence associated with these groups. She also examines the authorities' responses, including arrests and the complexities of monitoring extremist activities. The National Socialist Network's ambitions to enter politics further illustrate the gravity of this issue.
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Neo‑Nazi Homeschooling Network
- The National Socialist Network is building a network of family cliques and exploring homeschooling to insulate their children from outside influence.
- Sherryn Groch warns this is part of a broader plan to create a parallel white society and recruit second-generation extremists.
Leaked Chats And Second‑Generation Recruits
- Sherryn Groch found leaked internal chats showing the NSN discussing educational plans and family cliques across the country.
- A parent of a former recruit reported children of members joining NSN stunts, illustrating generational recruitment.
Use Regulators To Halt Unregistered Schools
- The Victorian government referred the matter to the education regulator and highlighted that running an unregistered school is a crime.
- Authorities increased penalties for noncompliance with child safety and schooling standards earlier in the year.