Performing the Nazi salute will become a criminal offence in Australia, as the federal government seeks to counter rising outbreaks of anti-Semitism and racism.

Key points:

  • The federal government has announced a plan to make it a criminal offence to perform the Nazi salute in Australia.
  • Meanwhile, hundreds of prominent Australians have signed a letter denouncing anti-Semitism and racism.
  • Jewish and Islamic groups say there has been a huge rise in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
  • Nonameuser678OP
    9·
    1 year ago

    At least now the police won’t have an excuse not to charge them next time they start saluting in the middle of Melbourne.

      • spiffmeister
        3·
        1 year ago

        It’s hard to cuff someone doing a nazi salute when your right hand is up in the air.