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INNOVATION

Nazi hate symbols will be banned and display criminalised nationally

This ban will not in any way apply to the display and use of the swastika which is of spiritual significance to religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.

INNOVATION

Queensland makes distinction between Swastika and Nazi Hakenkreuz as it introduces bill banning hate symbols

"When referring to Nazi symbols, it is important to note that the Nazi hooked cross is the correct terminology for the most widely known symbol."

OPINION

How to salvage the true significance of our ancient Swastika

Diwali 2022 came against the backdrop of the banning of Hakenkreuz in Victoria and New South Wales through their respective Nazi Symbol Prohibition Bills.

INNOVATION

Submission made to NSW Govt for awareness campaign about difference in Swastika and Nazi symbol Hakenkreuz

"The Nazi symbol is called the Hakenkreuz (“Hooked cross”), and should never be confused with Swastika."

POLITICS

Victoria bans Nazi symbols, awareness campaign for sacred ‘Swastika’ promised, but leaves community concerned

The Bill does not prohibit the display of the Hindu swastika in such religious and cultural contexts.

POLITICS

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk deletes tweet misrepresenting Nazi hate symbol Hakenkreuz as Swastika after community backlash

"There is NO such thing as a Nazi swastika"

OPINION

New York removes reference to Swastika from anti-Semitic and fascist symbols legislation, time to take same approach in Australia

The phrase “anti-Semitic and fascist symbols including swastikas” was amended to “anti-Semitic, fascist, and neo-Nazi ideology.”

INNOVATION

Australian state recommends ban on ‘Nazi Swastika’ display with exception for sacred Hindu Swastika

Under the proposed legislation, the maximum penalty for an individual flouting the ban would be a $5500 fine or imprisonment for six months or both.

IMMIGRATION

Hindu community demands to differentiate between Nazi symbol and Hindu Swastika amid proposed ban

Fact: Hindus adorn the auspicious Swastika symbol on new houses, vehicles, machines, and other valuable items as a symbol of prosperity and abundance.

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