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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Eden Gillespie

Nazi salute will be captured in proposed ban on hate symbols, Queensland government says

Protesters hold a 'No Nazis' sign at a rally
The move to ban hate symbols and tattoos, including Nazi salutes, in Queensland comes after years of advocacy by various groups. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Queensland’s attorney general has confirmed the Nazi salute will be captured under proposed laws that ban hate symbols and strengthen the state’s response to vilification.

Shannon Fentiman said she had been “shocked” by the presence of neo-Nazis at an anti-trans protest in Melbourne earlier this month.

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