European Australian Movement
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| Abbreviation | EAM |
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| Formation | 2020 |
| Type | Neo-Nazi extremist organization |
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Leader | Thomas Sewell |
| Affiliations | National Socialist Network |
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The European Australian Movement (EAM) is an Australian neo-Nazi political organisation.[1] The group is known for engaging in controversial public stunts.[2] EAM was founded by Thomas Sewell, Australian neo-Nazi and leader of another group, National Socialist Network (NSN), that is linked with the EAM.[3]
EAM has claimed that they are creating a network of "White Australians across every city, suburb and town who are against the systematic replacement and destruction of White Australians".[3] EAM actively promote themselves as being a men's health club and have been sited boxing, lifting weights and exercising in public.[4][5]
Activities
[edit]In May 2021, up to 15 other masked men, who were members of members of the EAM and NSN, and their leader, Thomas Sewell attacked hikers in Victoria's Cathedral Range.[6][7][8] On 14 May 2021, Sewell was charged after a raid by counter-terrorism police at a house in the Melbourne suburb of Rowville.[6][9] Sewell was charged with armed robbery, robbery, theft, criminal damage, affray with a face covering, affray, assault with a weapon, violent disorder, common law assault and committing an indictable offence while on bail.[6][9] On 1 August 2023, Sewell pleaded guilty to one charge of violent disorder.[9]
Views
[edit]The European Australian Movement has a stated aim of building "a physical and politicised white Australian community" that seeks to preserve a white Australia.[4][10] They believe Australia should remain a country inhabited by white Australians of European descent and have planned buying properties to set up communities of white Australians.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b McKenzie, Nick (3 August 2022). "Inside Australia's 'terrorgram': How neo-Nazism spreads in our cities". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "GPAHE report: Far-Right Hate and Extremist Groups in Australia". Global Project Against Hate and Extremism. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ a b Roe, Chris (26 March 2024). "Neo-Nazi letterbox drop in Wagga calls for 'white Australian' recruits". Region Riverina. Archived from the original on 26 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ^ a b Dillon, Meagan (30 August 2022). "Accused far-right extremist who uses Nazi salute asks Adelaide court for home detention bail". ABC News. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ Jackson, Blair (17 February 2025). "Neo-Nazis get blood pumping with group fitness in Melbourne park". News.com.au. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ a b c "Australian neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell charged over alleged armed robbery". ABC News. 14 May 2021. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ Sweeney, Karen (27 October 2023). "Neo-Nazi leaders spared further jail time over hiker attack". Nine News. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ "Neo-Nazi leader sentenced to time served over attack on hikers in Victorian state park". The Guardian. Australian Associated Press. 27 October 2023. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ a b c Pearson, Erin (1 August 2023). "Neo-Nazi leader pleads guilty to attack on hikers". The Age. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ Huntly, Daisy; Dodge, Taylor (27 March 2024). "'Filth': Racist letters dropped in Riverina mailboxes a 'dangerous' move". The Border Mail. Retrieved 10 June 2025.