One Nation candidate promotes far-right rhetoric, religious war calls against Muslims
One Nation's Melbourne candidate Matthew Collins faces criticism for promoting far-right rhetoric including calls for religious war against Muslims, misogynistic language, and COVID-19 conspiracy theories. Critics question the party's selection criteria, with one letter writer noting Collins carries a medieval shield and uses dehumanizing terms for women. The controversy raises concerns about extremist candidates gaining political platform in Australia.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 09:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The Age. Editorial policy · Corrections
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