Summary

Jacob Hersant, a self-described Nazi, was sentenced to one month in prison, becoming the first person in Australia jailed for performing an outlawed Nazi salute.

Convicted in Victoria for making the salute outside a courthouse in October, Hersant’s act followed new legislation banning the gesture.

Magistrate Brett Sonnet justified the sentence, citing Hersant’s intent to promote Nazi ideology publicly.

Hersant’s lawyer argued that his actions were nonviolent and claimed they were protected as political expression, stating plans to appeal the ruling on constitutional grounds.

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    7 hours ago

    Wasn’t it Australia that I read about basically having concentration camps in 2020 for the pandemic? All I’m saying is that you do not question your government at your own peril.

    • This is fine🔥🐶☕🔥@lemmy.world
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      5 hours ago

      They were not concentration camps, people arriving in Australia were asked to isolate for 2(or maybe 3) weeks.

      At least look things up before giving political hot takes. And while you’re looking things up, try to understand what paradox of intolerance is.