‘Israeli swastika’: restaurant boss’s claim over symbol
A restaurateur who pleaded guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestinian rally, initially told police it was an “Israeli swastika”. Read more
Nazi symbols ban reviewed for ‘unintended consequences’
A nationwide ban on Nazi symbols will be scrutinised to prevent “unintended consequences” under the proposed law. Read more
QLD criminalisation of Nazi hate symbols: Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies comments
March 29, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The ability for antisemites to spread, disseminate and inflict hate in Queensland is one step closer to being criminalised, thanks to the landmark introduction of hate crime legislation into the Queensland Parliament today. Read more
Nazi symbol ban goes under the spotlight in new inquiry
A proposed ban on Nazi symbols will go under the spotlight after attention on the hateful ideology was thrust back into the public arena following a protest in Victoria. Read more
Emotions run high during Nazi symbol ban debate
A parliamentarian has broken down during a debate on Nazi symbolism as tensions ran high in the Senate. Read more
A last minute message from the NSW Liberals
March 23, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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A NSW Liberals and Nationals spokesperson has pushed their case in a bid to be reelected in Saturday’s NSW State election. Read more
Senator restrained by police as LGBTQI protests clash
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has been physically held back by police as she attempted to storm the lectern of an anti-transgender rights protest. Read more
WA to ban display of Nazi symbols
The West Australian government plans to criminalise the display and possession of Nazi symbols, with some exceptions. Read more
Nazi symbols banned in NSW
Intentionally waving a Nazi flag in NSW or displaying memorabilia bearing swastikas can land a person in jail for up to a year, along with a fine of over $100,000. Read more
