Australia's Anti-Hate Crime Laws

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Australia passed tough anti-hate crime laws to tackle surge in antisemitism, including mandatory minimum jail sentences for hate crimes like giving a Nazi salute in public.

Key Points

  • Recent surge in antisemitism
  • Mandatory minimum jail sentences for hate crimes
  • Specifically targeting hate symbols like Nazi salute

Pros

  • Tough stance against antisemitism
  • Imposing minimum jail sentences for hate crimes