We need to resist the move towards authoritarianism before it's too late

The presenters talk about the growing authoritarianism in Australia, and how it is being appeased to our peril.Capitulation to and accommodation of One Nation is a case in point, with our political leaders too timid to call it out. Meanwhile mainstream parties shift further to the right as a result, while migrants are increasingly scapegoated.We see all the signs of authoritarian takeover, and we should certainly learn from history to stop this in its tracks.Take actionRock against racism: Sunday 30 August, 2pm to 8pm, Camp Sovreignty, Lithgow Ave, Kings Domain, Melb.Public forum: Don't let the racists divide us! Building the fight against One Nation: Wednesday 9 September, 6.30pm, Victorian Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, CarltonReferencesDennis Glover 2024, Repeat: A warning from history, Collingwood, Black Inc.Amy Remeikis 2026, 'Appeasement of authoritarian voices dooms us to repeating a disastrous history', The New Daily, 8 August 2026