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AAP · Jun 4

VIC:Neo-Nazis unrepentant after dawn service booing saga

Hecklers who booed a Welcome to Country during an Anzac Day dawn service have been dealt their punishments, but they remain unrepentant for their actions.

AAP · Jun 4

Neo-Nazis unrepentant after dawn service booing saga

Hecklers who booed a Welcome to Country during an Anzac Day dawn service have been dealt their punishments, but they remain unrepentant for their actions.

AAP · Jun 4

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Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal bid

A County Court judge has re-sentenced neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant after finding he intentionally performed a sieg heil outside court.

AAP · Feb 4

Neo-Nazi told off as magistrate denounces brazen racism

Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant, who was convicted of performing a sieg heil outside court, is facing fresh charges after allegedly dressing as a Ku Klux Klan member.

AAP · Feb 3

Neo-Nazi facing jail time after losing salute appeal

A County Court judge has handed down his decision for neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant, who denied he performed a sieg heil outside court.

AAP · Dec 19, 2025

Ex-TV star asks to be spared conviction for Nazi salute

A former Neighbours actor has faced court where his lawyer asked for him to be spared a criminal conviction over an alleged Nazi salute.

AAP · Jun 20, 2025

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Election Diary: Dutton tops list of most distrusted, amid deepening voter cynicism about political leaders

In this election, voters are more distrustful than ever of politicians, and the political heroes of 2022 have fallen from grace, swept from favour by independent players.

The Conversation · Apr 25, 2025

Former Neighbours star charged for performing Nazi salute

The actor is alleged to have made the gesture at an event with far-right activists in attendance

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Australia Jails Man for Giving Nazi Salute in Historic First

A Gen Z neo-Nazi has become the first person in Australia to be sentenced to jail for performing a Nazi salute in public.

Latin Times · Nov 8, 2024

Self-described Nazi first person jailed in Australia for outlawed salute

Jacob Hersant, 25, is also first person in Victoria state to be convicted of performing Nazi salute

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant freed on bail as he appeals one-month jail sentence for Hitler salute in Melbourne

Twenty-five-year-old the first Victorian convicted of intentionally performing the gesture in public

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024

Far-right extremist vows to continue doing Nazi salute

A self-proclaimed "Hitler soldier" has been granted bail as he appeals a one-month jail sentence for performing the Nazi salute outside a court.

AAP · Nov 7, 2024

Neo-Nazi group targeted as police make four arrests

Detectives have made four arrests and laid charges after members of a neo-Nazi group allegedly intimidated a police officer and verbally harassed two women.

AAP · Nov 7, 2024

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AAP · Oct 13, 2024

Police break up 'hateful' white supremacist protest

Police have broken up a "hateful" white supremacist demonstration where a Neo-Nazi ranted that "third-world" labour was replacing local jobs.

AAP · Oct 11, 2024

Veteran cop questioned over 'abhorrent' Nazi salutes

A Victorian police instructor will likely be charged by summons after being questioned by detectives over allegedly performing banned Nazi gestures.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Self-described Nazi will be sent to prison for salute at sentencing next month

A self-described Nazi will become the first person in Australia sentenced to prison for performing an outlawed Nazi salute when a magistrate sets his term later his month

AAP · Oct 8, 2024

Neo-Nazi who performed salute walks ahead of jail term

Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant has been told he is going to prison after he was found guilty of intentionally performing the Nazi salute.

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International Business Times · Oct 8, 2024

Man Convicted For Giving Nazi Salute Vows To Keep Doing It, Hopes Cops 'Don't See' Him

The self-proclaimed Nazi is the first to be convicted for giving the salute in Victoria, Australia.

Latin Times · Oct 8, 2024

Man Convicted for Giving Nazi Salute Vows to Keep Doing It, Hopes the Cops 'Don't See' Him

The self-proclaimed Nazi is the first to be convicted for giving the salute in Victoria, Australia.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 8, 2024

First Victorian Found Guilty Of Performing Nazi Salute Says He’ll ‘Continue’ To Do Illegal Gesture

Jacob Hersant has become the first person in Victoria to be found guilty of publicly performing a Nazi salute, six days after it was banned.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

Self-described Nazi who is first to be convicted over Nazi salute says he will do it again

Jacob Hersant told reporters: ‘I’ll still continue to give the salute, but hopefully police officers don’t see it’

AAP · Oct 7, 2024

Neo-Nazi guilty of salute feels no shame, mulls appeal

A man who has become the first Victorian found guilty of performing the Nazi salute says he will continue to do the gesture but hopes police won't see it.

AAP · Sep 10, 2024

Nazi salute compared to hailing a taxi in trial case

The first case to test a law banning the public performance of the Nazi salute continues, with lawyers arguing over the definition and contexts of the gesture.

AAP · Sep 9, 2024

First man accused of Nazi salute in Vic fights charge

A man accused of performing a Nazi salute outside a Melbourne court is arguing the charge is constitutionally invalid in a two-day contested hearing.

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