The New Guard was a fascist movement in Australia formed in 1931. It was opposed to communism and parliamentary democracy, called for class collaboration to replace class conflict, and engaged in street fighting against opponents and in plans for a coup d'état against the Australian government of Premier Jack Lang. It was led by Colonel Eric Campbell.
The New Guard was founded in Sydney in February, 1931 by a group of concerned citizens, one of whom was Col. Eric Campbell, a First World War veteran asked to act as leader. Membership application forms set out the principles proclaimed by the New Guard: : "Loyalty to the British Throne and support for the British Empire; Sane and honourable government in Australia; Suppression of disloyal/immoral elements in government, industry and society; Abolition of machine politics; Maintaining individual liberty."
Read more about New Guard: Historical Context, New Guard and Jack Lang, Membership and Activities, Attempted Kidnapping and Civil Unrest, Decline
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