Australia passes hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes

Australia passes hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes

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Category : International Published on: February 10 2025

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  • Australia passed tough anti-hate crime laws on 6 February 2025, including mandatory minimum sentences for terror offences and displaying hate symbols, in a bid to tackle a recent surge in antisemitism.
  • The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public, and six years for those found guilty of terrorism offences.
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