NSW Introduces Harsher Penalties for Displaying Nazi Symbols, Disrupting Places of Worship

NSW introduces laws with a 2-year prison term for inciting racial hatred or displaying Nazi symbols near places of worship.

A burnt out car with anti-semitic graffiti is towed away in Dover Heights, Sydney, Australia on Jan. 17, 2025. AAP Image/Neve Brissendeni

Individuals who intentionally incite racial hatred could face a maximum penalty of two years in prison under a proposed law introduced by the New South Wales government to tackle anti-Semitism and racism.

The display of Nazi symbols near places of worship, particularly synagogues, will also carry a maximum two-year sentence.