‘Well and truly time’ to make symbols of hate a crime

Australians are being sent a clear message that there is no excuse for displays of hate, as a proposal to ban Nazi and Islamic State symbols enters federal parliament.

If passed, the criminal code would be amended to prohibit hate symbols and will see people who display the insignia face the prospect of prison time.

The law would apply to the Nazi hakenkreuz, the Nazi double sig rune, and the Islamic State flag.