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.

  • John Richard@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    Yes. I also saw a lot of fascist Democrats this last election unable to figure out why no one wanted to take orders from them. You think the oligarchy cares about the laws? No one enforced the law.