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>Publicly performing the Nazi salute and displaying or dealing in symbols like the swastika are now illegal acts, with landmark new laws now in effect.
>Under the counter-terrorism legislation passed by parliament last month, doing so is punishable by 12 months imprisonment.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/nazi-salute-hate-symbols-now-outlawed-in-australianfirst/news-story/9422fbe0b2fa453b620632425677605a?amp&nk=994749e60900397c05ed25c416d38529-1704671915

The Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures) Bill
https://ministers.ag.gov.au/media-centre/albanese-government-outlaw-nazi-salute-and-hate-symbols-28-11-2023

https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/Illegal-restricted-content
https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2021A00076/latest/text

>Since 9 December, 2024 when Special Operation Avalite was established, the AFP has received 124 reports of crime for potential offences under Commonwealth legislation.
>As of 9 January, 2025:
>102 reports are under investigation.
>22 reports have not been accepted for investigation.
>These reports may have been finalised due to insufficient evidence, the matter has been investigated by another law enforcement agency or is a duplicative report.
>Special Operation Avalite continues to review AFP holdings for historic reports dating back to 7 October 2023.
https://www.afp.gov.au/news-centre/media-statement/afp-statement-special-operation-avalite-update