A Newcastle forum to discuss racism has been called off amid fears it could incite a counter rally from right-wing extremists.
Fairfax reports the Greens hoped to hold the event at the Hamilton Gallipoli Legion club tonight to discuss the growing fear and division in our multicultural society, but decided to cancel after receiving responses from groups including True Blue Crew and the Lads Society.
One of the messages posted on a public Facebook page at the weekend from a man believed to be associated with the True Blue Crew called on all NSW patriots to stage a counter protest.
The Gallipoli Legion Club also urged the Greens to cancel the forum after it received messages from other groups.
Organisers hope to reschedule the forum to an alternative venue in the near future.
