Ban on neo-Nazi White Australia party is ‘authoritarian’ and breaches constitution, high court hears
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Sarah Basford Canales. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Sarah Basford Canales. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Lawyers also argue commonwealth does not have the power to ban a political party, as the high court ruled in 1951 over attempt to ban the Communist party
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Lawyers for an outlawed neo-Nazi political party have argued anti-hate laws passed after the Bondi terror attack rely on the opinion of a politician and are “authoritarian in nature”.
The White Australia party, formerly known as the National Socialist Network (NSN), was designated as an illegal hate group in May after the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation passed on its recommendation to the home affairs minister, Tony Burke.
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