A self-described Nazi became the first person in Australia to be sentenced to prison for performing an outlawed salute when he was ordered by a magistrate on Friday to spend one month behind bars.

SYDNEY — Australia passed tough anti-hate crime ... 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public, and six years for those found guilty of terrorism ...

“But I do give the Nazi salute and I am a Nazi,” Hersant said ... a leading opponent of antisemitism in Australia, said the verdict filled him with a profound sense of relief.

Australia, sentenced a local man to 30 days in prison Friday after becoming the first person in the state of Victoria to be found guilty of making an illegal Nazi salute but set him free on bail ...

Australia passed tough anti-hate crime laws ... between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public, and six years for those found guilty of terrorism offences.

Australia has introduced strict laws to combat ... and at least 12-month sentences for less serious hate crimes – such as giving a Nazi salute in public. The legislation also creates new ...

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 next month. Magistrate Brett Sonnet told ...

Australia passed anti-hate crime laws that include minimum sentences for displaying hate symbols like the Nazi salute. It comes as acts of antisemitism are on the rise in Australia. https://p.dw ...