Australia on Thursday passed anti-hate crime laws under which a Nazi salute in public, among other similar offences, will be punishable by a mandatory jail sentence.

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@lemmy.worldEnglish
    63·
    1 day ago

    Does your arm inadvertently do Nazi salutes or can you refrain from seig heiling in public like any normal person?

    • MetalMachine@feddit.nlEnglish
      2·
      13 hours ago

      Where did I say that I do that or that I think it’s okay? Or are you so blinded by rage that you have to go to this?