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.

  • ArtVandelay@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    I sat on a jury recently and a large part of the case had to do with prison culture. It’s so incredibly sad how accurate this is.

    • Juice@midwest.socialEnglish
      4·
      4 hours ago

      My dad was a prison guard, I’ve thought about some of these dynamics a lot over the years.