How Magda Szubanski became the target of right-wing extremists
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Show Notes
Australia’s much-loved comedian Magda Szubanski was recently targeted by a coordinated “avalanche of hate” from rightwing extremists and COVID deniers after appearing in a Victorian government ad encouraging mask use. Australia’s e-safety commissioner Julie Inman-Grant reported Magda was subjected to ‘volumetric cross-platform online abuse’ which is commonly organised in closed groups on Facebook or other platforms.
Magda’s joins The Briefing to share her story:
- Did she ever expect the campaign would come with this much backlash?
- What was it about her involvement that really triggered them?
- What is it about the pandemic that has brought the abuse and attacks out?
- Was there any point where she regretted being part of this campaign or even considered asking for the ads to be taken down?
- Why did she take the approach of calling out the attacks?
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