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.
Obviously not on the street, but on private business premises.
Like disturbing the peace laws.
I was joking but it seems people don’t understand humor.
Yes, I’m famous for not understanding humor.
Everyone on Lemmy knows me as a 100% humorless person.