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
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    4 hours ago

    Yes, no one is denying there are other ways to do it.

    What you seem to be suggesting is that if you eliminate literally the most easy way to find who to sign up with when it comes to joining a hate group, it won’t make a difference.

    What exactly do you think the point of public advertising is? Aesthetics?

    • Blumpkinhead@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 hours ago

      No, I don’t think banning the nazi salute will make much of a difference as far as hate group recruitment. I also don’t think it would be easy, at least in the US. Mileage may vary in other countries, of course.