Prohibition of Neo-Nazi Symbols

Committee Details

19/10/2022
Legislative Council
55th Parliament 03/05/2022 - Current
hearing evidence
Mr Anthony Beasley
Secretary to the Committee
(08) 8237 9490
scnazisymbols@parliament.sa.gov.au
Secretary to the Committee
Select Committee on the Prohibition of Neo-Nazi Symbols
Parliament House, North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
  • Ms Maureen Affleck

Committee Function

I. That a Select Committee of the Legislative Council be established to inquire into and report on the prohibition of Neo-Nazi symbols, with particular reference to:
(a) The symbols used to identify and promote Neo-Nazi and other ideologically motivated (extreme far-right) groups, and options to prohibit their display;
(b) The activities of Neo-Nazi and other ideologically-motivated extremist groups in South Australia;
(c) Discrimination faced by Jewish South Australians and other groups within the community targeted by Neo-Nazi and other ideologically-motivated extremist groups;
(d) Prohibitions on such symbols in other jurisdictions, including proposed prohibitions;
(e) The requirements of the Australian Constitution and other legal matters relevant to the prohibition of Neo-Nazi symbols; and
(f) Any other relevant matters.
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