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Australia bans a neo-Nazi network under new law that criminalizes hate groups
ASIO said the group likely met the threshold after it rebranded and continued activities that could increase the risk of violence.
- On Friday, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the neo-Nazi group known as White Australia has been officially listed as a prohibited hate organization, making membership and support a criminal offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
- ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess identified the group as 'stretching the boundary of legality' after members repeatedly 'phoenixed'—rebranding under aliases like the European Australia Movement while continuing hateful activities and avoiding scrutiny.
- This designation utilizes tough anti-hate laws introduced following the Bondi massacre in December, making White Australia the second group banned under the framework after the Islamist collective Hizb ut-Tahrir was listed in March.
- If the group attempts to rebrand, Burke warned the government can enact a simple regulation change to list them immediately, though authorities anticipate potential litigation over the listing's legality.
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Australia: A neo-Nazi group has become the second organization in Australia to be placed on the list of punishable ‘hate groups’. This occurred in the context…
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Australia bans a neo-Nazi network under new law that criminalizes hate groups
Australia says a neo-Nazi network will be the second organization being banned under its new law criminalizing hate groups and support for them.
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right3Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Left
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