From cute dogs to Turning Point: the journey of an influencer aiming to breathe rightwing Christian values into Australian politics | Australian politics | The Guardian

This article from The Guardian explores the journey of George Mamalis, an influencer who has shifted from posting about cute dogs to leading the Australian branch of Turning Point, a conservative Christian organization. Emboldened by successes in the US and UK, Turning Point Australia aims to breathe rightwing Christian values into the political ecosystem, expand across the country, and influence elections. Mamalis, who has worked with several rightwing politicians, is now a vocal advocate for issues like 'mass migration', net zero, and trans issues. Experts express concern about the increasing transnational cooperation between rightwing groups and the mainstreaming of fringe ideas.