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ASIO dumps "right-wing" and "Islamic extremism" in favour of "ideologically motivated violent extremism" and "religiously motivated violent extremism"

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) will stop referring to "right-wing extremism" and "Islamic extremism" to talk about violent threats, saying the labels are "no longer fit for purpose".

ASIO boss Mike Burgess warns Neo-Nazis are among the nation's most challenging security matters.
ASIO boss Mike Burgess has warned Neo-Nazis are among the nation's most challenging security matters. Source: AAP/Getty Images

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By Emma Brancatisano



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