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Federal government moves to ban Nazi salute after spike in anti-Semitism, racism

Key points:

  • The federal government has announced a plan to make it a criminal offence to perform the Nazi salute in Australia.
  • Meanwhile, hundreds of prominent Australians have signed a letter denouncing anti-Semitism and racism.
  • Jewish and Islamic groups say there has been a huge rise in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
Federal government moves to ban Nazi salute after spike in anti-Semitism, racismhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-28/nazi-salute-banned-antisemitism-letter-signed-by-former-premiers/103158086?Open linkView original on aussie.zone
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Neo-Nazis walk free from court, spared further jail time over attack on Victorian hikers

In short: Neo-Nazis Thomas Sewell and Jacob Hersant have avoided further jail time after they were convicted of a 2021 attack on hikers at a Victorian state park. County Court Judge Kellie Blair wished the pair luck and said she believed the prospects of both men being rehabilitated were good. Sewell and Hersant maintained their innocence after the hearing and made anti-Semitic and homophobic comments to gathered media. What's next? Hersant must complete 200 hours of community service as part of his sentencing.

Neo-Nazis walk free from court, spared further jail time over attack on Victorian hikershttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-27/neo-nazi-hiker-attack-thomas-sewell-jacob-hersant/103031582?Open linkView original on aussie.zone

Disability royal commission hands down final report with 222 recommendations for change

The disability royal commission made 222 recommendations for change The commissioners were split on key areas like education, work and group homes The government has set up a taskforce, but gave no immediate response to the recommendations

Disability royal commission hands down final report with 222 recommendations for changehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-29/disability-royal-commission-final-report-recommendations/102913028?Open linkView original on aussie.zone

Some Australians fear disability is 'infecting' the lives of non-disabled people, royal commissioner says

Key points:

  • The disability royal commission is wrapping up after four-and-a-half years
  • Emotions ran high at the commission's ceremonial closing, attended by people with disability from across the country
  • The inquiry's chair says the media hasn't given the inquiry the attention it deserves

Solidarity with all my fellow disabled folks today.

Some Australians fear disability is 'infecting' the lives of non-disabled people, royal commissioner sayshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-15/disability-royal-commission-ceremonial-closing/102861844?Open linkView original on aussie.zone