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Nazi salute
First Person Jailed for Performing Nazi Salute in Victoria
Jacob Hersant was sentenced to a month in jail on Nov. 1 after being found guilty of performing the Nazi salute publicly—a gesture outlawed in Victoria.
36-Year-Old Man Arrested for Nazi Salute at Moore Park Stadium
In January this year, government announced that it is now unlawful to perform the Nazi salute in public.
Australia Criminalises Nazi Salute and Symbols
A ban on the Nazi salute has received bi-partisan support in Federal Parliament.
South Australia to Outlaw Nazi Symbols and Salutes
‘This sort of hatred and division has no place in South Australia.’
2nd Man Charged Over ‘Nazi Salute’
Victoria introduced legislation banning the Nazi salute in October
Australian Man Expected to be Charged With Performing Nazi Salute
‘Police are taking a zero-tolerance approach to any breach on the prohibition on performing Nazi salutes or displaying Nazi symbols in public,’ the police said
Nazi Salute, Symbols Banned in Australian State of Victoria
Fines of $23,000 or jail time can apply. Despite support for the Jewish community, some parliamentarians raised concerns with the legislation.
