Australia vowed a crackdown on antisemitism after the deadly mass shooting at Bondi Beach. (Reuters)
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Australia Cancels UK National's Visa Over Nazi Symbol Amid Antisemitism Crackdown

  • Australia revoked the visa of a 43-year-old British national for displaying a banned Nazi symbol and advocating violence against the Jewish community on the X platform.
  • The man, who espoused "pro-Nazi ideology" and "hatred of the Jewish community," was taken into immigration detention and faces deportation.
  • Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated, "If someone comes here for the purposes of hate, they can leave," emphasizing Australia's zero-tolerance policy.
  • The cancellation is part of a broader crackdown on antisemitism following a terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which killed 15 people.
  • PM Anthony Albanese announced reforms, including new powers to refuse/cancel visas for those spreading "hate and division," with Burke aiming to lower legal thresholds for antisemitic actions.

Why It Matters: Australia takes firm action against hate speech, cancelling visas for those spreading antisemitism.

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