Summary
Australia has enacted strict anti-hate crime laws, mandating jail sentences for public Nazi salutes and other hate-related offenses.
Punishments range from 12 months for lesser crimes to six years for terrorism-related hate offenses.
The legislation follows a rise in antisemitic attacks, including synagogue vandalism and a foiled bombing plot targeting Jewish Australians.
The law builds on state-level bans, with prior convictions for individuals performing Nazi salutes in public spaces, including at sporting events and courthouses.
Sorry… you think that averting people from joining Nazi groups is unimportant? You think they’re more dangerous as individuals?
I’m sorry but where in my reply did you get those ideas?
The concern is literally them joining something. One bigot alone has very little power.