The conspiracy group trying to take over local councils
The Briefing12 Apr 2023

The conspiracy group trying to take over local councils

From disrupting local council meetings, to denying the Holocaust - there’s a new movement of conspiracy theorists called My Place, who are taking some of the most dangerous beliefs on the internet and confronting councils around Australia. In this episode, we speak to ABC journalist, Emily Baker, about her recent interview with the group’s leader.

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