QLD criminalisation of Nazi hate symbols: Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies comments

March 29, 2023 by  
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The ability for antisemites to spread, disseminate and inflict hate in Queensland is one step closer to being criminalised, thanks to the landmark introduction of hate crime legislation into the Queensland Parliament today. Read more

WA to ban display of Nazi symbols

January 19, 2023 by  
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The West Australian government plans to criminalise the display and possession of Nazi symbols, with some exceptions. Read more

Nazi salutes, swastikas at Melbourne school

June 1, 2022 by  
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A Melbourne school principal has been accused of giving speeches endorsing Nazis, calling Jewish people subhuman and failing to protect his students from racial discrimination. Read more

Nazi flag seized near Brisbane synagogue

October 30, 2021 by  
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Congregants at a Brisbane synagogue were confronted by the sight of a Nazi flag flying from a nearby apartment window, a local Jewish leader says. Read more

Podcast: David Southwick on the ban of the swastika

September 9, 2021 by  
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L’Chaim had had its first guest on L’Chaim to kick off the year 5782, the newly announced Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party, Member for Caulfield, David Southwick. Read more

Swastikas in Glebe ignored by council

July 21, 2021 by  
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Three swastikas and the word “heil” were scrawled onto a parking meter on Wentworth Park Road in Sydney’s Glebe but despite being reported to the council, the offensive graffiti remained for several days. Read more

Swastikas in Bundaberg

February 9, 2017 by  
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Swastikas and racist slogans have been daubed in several locations including a welcome sign in the Queensland town of Bundaberg. Read more