‘Democracy is dead, act accordingly’: Neo-Nazis launch High Court fight
Neo-Nazis have initiated a constitutional challenge in the High Court against new federal laws that classify them as a hate group. The National Socialist Network, which had disbanded to evade government scrutiny, is seeking to form a political party despite ongoing legal restrictions. Their appeal argues that banning political groups infringes on political freedom in Australia.
- ▪The National Socialist Network has lodged a challenge against laws that outlaw them as a hate group.
- ▪They are seeking to form a political party called 'White Australia' despite being classified as a hate group.
- ▪The group plans to argue that banning political parties infringes on the implied right to political freedom in Australia.
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