Australian government links 'alternative music' to terrorism

Anti-radicalisation booklet uses green activist as example of violent extremism, sparking widespread ridicule

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The Australian government has come under fire for releasing an anti-radicalisation handbook which links environmental activism and 'alternative music' to violent extremism.

The booklet is intended to be distributed throughout schools in Australia in an effort to educate teachers and parents on the warning signs of radicalisation, the country's anti-terror minister said.

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