New laws in Queensland will introduce penalties of up to six months in jail for anyone caught publicly displaying a hate symbol, in the latest addition to a suite of bans on Nazi symbols in Australia.
After passing legislation last night, theGovernment says it will work with the state’s Human Rights Commissioner and law enforcement to develop a list of symbols to be included in the ban.
Nazi and Islamic State (ISIS) signs are expected to be included.
Anyone seen displaying banned hate symbols – which can intimidate people, lead to harassment, or cause offence – could be punished with a prison sentence under the new laws.
Distributing hate symbols in-person or online, and exposing tattoos featuring hate symbols, will also be policed under the laws.
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The laws will include exemptions for specific symbols used in a religious, educational or legal context.
Nazi bans in Australia
have been progressed in all states of Australia in recent years.
The Federal Government has also committed to a national ban on Nazi symbols.
