Australia passes tough anti-hate crime laws with jail time for Nazi salutes

Prime Minister Albanese wants 'people who are engaged in antisemitism to be held to account'

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Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the changes were the "toughest laws Australia has ever had against hate crimes." © Reuters

SYDNEY (Reuters) -- Australia passed tough anti-hate crime laws on Thursday, including mandatory minimum sentences for terror offenses and displaying hate symbols, in a bid to tackle a recent surge in antisemitism.

The laws will impose minimum jail sentences 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 offenses.

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