The Australian branch of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point organisation is planning to expand into schools and universities and influence elections, according to its leaders.
George Mamalis, who once ran an Instagram account featuring beaches, sunsets and cute dogs, now posts culture war material. He has worked for several right-wing politicians in South Australia, including former Liberal leader David Speirs and Senator Alex Antic.
National director Joel Jammal said the branch was established on the recommendation of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, with Kirk's blessing. He outlined plans to boost minor right-wing parties at the upcoming South Australian election in March.
In a podcast, Jammal and Mamalis discussed establishing chapters across the country, including in high schools. Jammal said he wants politicians to see them as 'the biggest threat in keeping voters informed'. Mamalis referred to Senator Antic as 'the King' and endorsed the idea of filling the Liberal Party with 'ultra-conservative Christians'.
Mamalis also appeared on another podcast where he called climate change a 'religion' and agreed with Elon Musk that falling fertility rates are the biggest threat to the world.
