The WA government is planning to ban the display and possession of Nazi symbols, with some exceptions. 9News
government will introduce legislation to ban the display and possession of Nazi symbols, with some exceptions.
The government said the display of such symbols was offensive to many people, particularly the Jewish community, Holocaust survivors and veterans who fought against fascism. Under the new legislation Nazi symbols, including the swastika, will be prohibited from being displayed with penalties for those who contravene the law.Western Australia plans to criminalise the possession of Nazi symbols, with some exceptions.WA Attorney General John Quigley said the government was determined to clamp down on "hate groups which seek to spread fear, division, and violence in our multicultural society".
"We will continue to work with stakeholder groups during the drafting of the new laws to ensure we strike the right balance between banning offensive behaviour and preserving legitimate uses of the swastika," he said.
Both Victoria and New South Wales have passed laws recently to criminalise the display of Nazi symbols.
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