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.

  • Miaou@jlai.luEnglish
    11·
    15 hours ago

    I heard they throw you in jail for stabbing someone, what’s next, throwing you in jail for buying a knife? Stop this slippery slope! #allowstabbing #freestabbingabsolutist

    • John Richard@lemmy.worldEnglish
      12·
      12 hours ago

      Yeah makes no sense & you sound like an idiot. Maybe they should lock you up for what you just said.