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Inquiry probes prosecution of Nazi symbols online as authorities warn of Australia's 'increasingly diverse' terrorism threat

Successfully prosecuting those who display Nazi symbols online would prove a challenge, according to experts in the field. (Pexels: Soumil Kumar)

A proposed plan to federally criminalise the public display of Nazi symbols could face major challenges when prosecuting online activity, the Australian Federal Police and Department of Home Affairs have told a parliamentary inquiry.

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