Nazi symbol related to Hitler will be banned in Australia, government is preparing to bring law

Australia’s government is preparing to ban several Nazi symbols across the country due to a rise in right-wing activities. The government is about to bring a law for this. Attorney General Mark Dreyfus gave this information on Thursday.

Already banned in most states

Most Australian states have already banned such Nazi symbols, but this federal law of parliament is expected to reduce the use of such symbols.

“The use of this symbol has led to an increase in violent far-right activities. We think it is time to introduce a federal law which I will bring to Parliament next week. We have got the responsibility of import and export. We want to see the end of the trade in items containing this kind of memory or any item containing those Nazi symbols. There is no place in Australia for spreading hatred and violence.”

Sentence of one year imprisonment

It is unclear when the ban may pass or take effect. The law would include imposing fines and up to one year in prison for people found displaying Nazi symbols.

Exemption to people of Hindu and Buddhist religion

Display of these symbols for religious, educational or artistic purposes will not fall within the category of prohibition. This will not affect the use of the swastika for people practicing Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.

Hitler used to use swastika

Explain that the German ruler Hitler used a 45 degree inclined swastika in his flag, which is called Hakenkreuz. It was different from the swastika of the Hindus. This sign was called a symbol of violence.