The prevalence of nationalism, authoritarianism and populism explains the prevalence of far-right politics in Australia.

A dangerous mix of nationalism, authoritarianism and populism has emerged in Australia. Matt Hrkac, Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-2.0.

The prevalence of nationalism, authoritarianism and populism explains the prevalence of far-right politics in Australia.

The reasons for the rise of far-right politics in Australia are often cited as financial stress, housing shortages and frustration with the government.

Yet this doesn’t explain why disillusioned voters are drifting toward the far right instead of the left.