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Nazi Salute, Symbols Banned in Australian State of Victoria

Fines of $23,000 or jail time can apply. Despite support for the Jewish community, some parliamentarians raised concerns with the legislation.
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Nazi Salute, Symbols Banned in Australian State of Victoria
A protester performs a Nazi salute at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne on Sept. 5, 2020 during an anti-lockdown rally William West/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Australians in the state of Victoria will now be subject to a law banning the “Nazi salute,” after legislation was fast-tracked through Parliament.

Major fines of up to $23,000 (US$14,500) or jail time may apply to anyone caught publicly displaying a Nazi symbol or performing a Nazi gesture.

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Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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