Anti-trans activists have tried to deny the presence of neo-Nazis at their rally on Saturday by spreading unfounded and false claims they were left-wing activists or undercover police, despite the far-right group’s own message of support. Keen did not respond to an Instagram message asking whether she had reconsidered her claims and whether she condemned the neo-Nazis’ support. Crikey does not suggest that Keen was aware of the National Socialist Network’s participation in the rally. Imitating the LGBTQIA+ protesters, Keen waved and said, “Maybe it was like that, like ‘Alright, mates.’”“So they’re friends,” Deeming laughed. This includes Victorian Premier Dan Andrews, federal Greens Leader Adam Bandt, and Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto, who said he is moving to expel Deeming from the Liberal parliamentary partyroom later this week.

Source: The Guardian March 20, 2023 03:54 UTC