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SYDNEY (AP) — Second in Australia on Thursday State public display of banned Nazi symbols.
New South Wales, the most populous state in the United States, followed Victoria, the second most populous state, in June to become a Nazi swastika official. prohibited from exhibiting.
This law was passed unanimously by the Senate of the State Legislature. The House passed the bill on Tuesday.
Queensland and Tasmania have similarly banned half of her eight states and territories in Australia and most of Australia's population from displaying Nazi symbols. foresaw the law of
New Darren Burke, chief executive of the Jewish Parliament of South Wales, said the passage of the law was a historic day for the state.
"Nazi symbols are gateways to violence and are used as recruiting tools by extremists," Burke said.
"Banning their display is a long-awaited law in our state. Perpetrators will ultimately be held accountable," he added.
The law permits the use of swastikas in academic, historical, or educational settings, thereby displaying swastikas of religious significance by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains.
"For too long, the Hindu community has resisted displaying the peace symbol because it resembles the symbol of evil." This is no longer the case," said Surinder Jain, National Vice President of the Hindu Council of Australia.
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