Australia Moves to Implement National Ban on Nazi Symbols

A Nazi swastika is seen graffitied on the front of the Victorian State Parliament, in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 1, 2012 AAP Image/David Crosling

The Australian federal government is moving to formally ban Nazi-related symbols nationally as it aims to curb far-right extremism.

Under the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures) Bill, which will be introduced next week, the public display and selling of insignia related to Nazism will be criminalised. The crime carries with it a fine of $16,500 (US $11,000) or one year imprisonment.