![]() ![]() “This provision safeguards these communities and ensures the enforcement of this law is done so appropriately.” “It clearly states that the displaying of a swastika in connection with these spiritualties will not be deemed a Nazi symbol. ![]() “This bill also serves another important purpose-to protect those that use a Swastika for religious and spiritual reasons including Buddhists, Hindus and Jains,” Mr Coure said. ![]() NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said this Bill reaffirms the NSW Government’s position that hate has no place in our tolerant multicultural society. “Under the bill, it will not be an offence to publicly display a Nazi symbol where there is a reasonable excuse, including artistic, academic or educational purposes or any other purpose in the public interest.” “This bill recognises that the public display of Nazi symbols is abhorrent, except in very limited circumstances such as for educational purposes, and causes profound offence and distress. This distress is also felt keenly by groups targeted by the Nazis, including people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and by veterans who risked their lives in service for our country. “The display of a Nazi symbol undermines our shared values and causes harm and distress to others in the community, including those from the Jewish faith. “New South Wales is a place where everyone can expect protection and safety from serious vilification and hate crimes. “Hateful and vilifying conduct is completely unacceptable in our community,” Mr Speakman said. The maximum penalty for the new offence will be 12 months’ imprisonment or a $11,000 fine or both for an individual or a fine of $55,000 for a corporation. The NSW Government’s bill to criminalise knowingly displaying a Nazi symbol in public without a reasonable excuse has passed the Lower House today with unanimous support.Īttorney General Mark Speakman said the proposed amendment to the Crimes Act 1900, introduced by the NSW Government, will provide important, additional safeguards against hate speech and vilification in NSW. ![]()
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