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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Adeshola Ore

Nazi salute ban: Daniel Andrews looks at European lessons as Victoria moves to outlaw gesture

Close up on masked neo-Nazis carrying the Australian flag attending an anti-trans demonstration
The Victorian government has vowed to ban the Nazi salute after neo-Nazis performed the gesture on the steps of state parliament. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

Daniel Andrews says the Victorian government will aim to learn important lessons from Europe in order to shield its proposed Nazi salute ban from legal battles.

On Tuesday the premier vowed to enact legislation to ban the salute after neo-Nazis performed the gesture while attending a rally organised by the British anti-transgender campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen on Saturday.

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