Neo-Nazi group told by AEC it can’t become a political party while it hides identities of members
Summary
An Australian neo-Nazi group called the White Australia Party wants to become an official political party but refuses to provide the names of its members. The Australia Electoral Commission (AEC) says the group cannot register without this information. The group is challenging this rule in the High Court, arguing that the law banning them limits political freedom.Key Facts
- The White Australia Party, also known as the National Socialist Network, is seeking to register as a political party in Australia.
- The group provided a list of 1,779 members with names blacked out to the AEC to protect their identities.
- The AEC said the group's application is invalid because it did not submit full member details with contact information.
- Australian law requires a party to submit between 1,500 and 1,650 members with verified contact details to register officially.
- The group is challenging the government’s ban and the registration rules in the High Court of Australia.
- The group claims the law banning it infringes on freedom of political communication.
- Individual members of the group can still run as independent candidates in elections but without party affiliation on the ballot.
- The High Court case argues the law is unfair and could lead to tyranny by limiting political rights.
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