People Showing Nazi Symbols in Two Australian States to Face Jail

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
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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.

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