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.

  • Flying Squid
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    118 hours ago

    I have no idea why you think that makes it okay to lie about me, but I called you an authoritarian because you wanted me to go to the police.

    Go ask the cops they’ll help explain it to you if you need help understanding the concept.

    That’s what you said.

    And for some reason you think that justifies lying about me defending rapists. Have you considered therapy?

    • John Richard
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      018 hours ago

      You’re lying about me by calling me an authoritarian bruh, and you know what increases crime like rape? Having no law enforcement.

      Asking someone who applies the law if your theory that you can be violent towards people that haven’t committed a crime is the smartest thing you can do before you go commit crime.

      • Flying Squid
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        17 hours ago

        I based it on the literal words you used. Which I quoted.

        What are you basing your claim I defend rapists on? Did the elves tell you about it?

        • John Richard
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          017 hours ago

          You called me authoritarian for telling you to ask the cops about your theory of being allowed to commit crime because you think someone may have the potential to become violent… If you think people should be able to commit crime cause they feel like it & that talking to cops is authoritarian, then you support rapists. Do you believe that & if so you support rapists.

            • John Richard
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              017 hours ago

              The therapist thing was projection. Got it.

              • Flying Squid
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                17 hours ago

                Nice try, but when you’re in therapy and suggest someone else also needs therapy, it is not projection.

                When I am misinterpreted and upset about being misinterpreted, I don’t accuse other people of supporting rapists… but I am sorry I misinterpreted you.

                I have a feeling you will not apologize for the claim that I defend rapists. In fact, I fully expect you to double-down on it.

                Either that or walk away as if this conversation never happened.

                But please do surprise me.

                • John Richard
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                  017 hours ago

                  You called me authoritarian because I said you should ask the cops a question. You want an apology for what I said then apologize for what you said.

                  • Flying Squid
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                    17 hours ago

                    What?

                    I literally apologized:

                    I am sorry I misinterpreted you.

                    I misinterpreted you as saying something authoritarian. I was wrong. Again, I am sorry.

                    Let me guess- apologize again but do it in the right way. Anything but either prove that I support rapists or admit I don’t.

                    Don’t worry though, I will just bring up the fact that you have yet to prove I support any rapists like you claimed whenever you talk to me from now on. Just so you won’t forget that you lied about it and wouldn’t go back on the lie. Unless you finally do. I won’t be holding my breath.