People Showing Nazi Symbols in Two Australian States to Face Jail

A protester performs a Nazi salute at the Shrine of Remembrance during an anti-lockdown rally in Melbourne on Sept. 5, 2020. William West/AFP via Getty Images

People showing Nazi symbols will face jail time or fines under proposed laws in Queensland and Tasmania amid intense concern about a recent neo-Nazi protest in Melbourne.

Victoria and NSW have already criminalised the display of Nazi symbols, while bans are also planned in Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.