English-Speaking Union launches internal investigation over grant to far-right publication
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 1
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What happened
The English-Speaking Union initiated an internal investigation into its Victorian branch on October 1, 2026. This action followed an alert from ABC NEWS Verify regarding a $2,000 grant provided by the branch. The grant was given to The National Observer, an online publication identified as white nationalist.
From abc.net.au
Why it matters
The reports indicate that The National Observer promotes far-right views, including calls for the accelerated removal of non-citizens. The investigation into the grant could potentially affect the English-Speaking Union's reputation and future funding streams.
From abc.net.au
Who's involved
- ABCAlerted the English-Speaking Union about the grant given to The National Observer.
- English-Speaking UnionLaunched the internal investigation into its Victorian branch.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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ABC
first Australian public television channel
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English-Speaking Union
British educational organization
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