Neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network criminalised under hate laws passed after Bondi terror attack
Summary
The Australian government has officially banned the neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network (also known as White Australia) under new hate group laws passed after the 2025 Bondi terror attack. This makes supporting or being involved with the group a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.Key Facts
- The National Socialist Network is now a banned hate group under Australian law.
- Activities like supporting, funding, training, recruiting, or joining the group can lead to 15 years in prison.
- The ban takes effect at midnight following the government announcement.
- The group tried to disband before the law but continued activities under different names.
- The government previously banned Islamist group Hizb-ut Tahrir under the same laws.
- The laws were introduced after a terror attack in Bondi in December 2025.
- Australia’s spy agency, ASIO, advised the government to list the group.
- Organisations like the Executive Council of Australian Jewry support the ban to stop hate and extremist activities.
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