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.

    • @Dasus@lemmy.world
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      71 month ago

      So doing it at work is perfectly fine

      Alright. Make me a video of you giving the salute to to your boss during work hours and we’ll see how it goes.

      • @source_of_truth@lemmy.world
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        1 month ago

        Obviously not on the street, but on private business premises.

        Like disturbing the peace laws.

        I was joking but it seems people don’t understand humor.

        • Flying Squid
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          11 month ago

          Yes, I’m famous for not understanding humor.

          Everyone on Lemmy knows me as a 100% humorless person.