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Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures) Act 2023

Act No. 113 of 2023 · Assented 11 December 2023

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In brief

Makes it an offence punishable by up to 12 months' imprisonment to publicly display Nazi symbols or terrorist organisation symbols, or to perform the Nazi salute, with defences for religious, academic, artistic, journalistic and law enforcement purposes. Trading in such goods is also banned.

Who's affected

  • People displaying Nazi or terrorist symbols
  • Traders in such goods
  • Researchers, journalists and educators

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