Man, 25, becomes first person jailed in Australia for performing outlawed Nazi salute
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A self-described Nazi became the first person in Australia to be sentenced to prison for performing an outlawed salute when he was ordered by a magistrate on Friday to spend one month behind bars. Jacob Hersant, 25, is also the first person in Victoria state to be convicted of performing the Nazi salute. “The accused sought to promote Nazi ideology in the public arena and the court is satisfied he took advantage of the media to disseminate extreme political views.” Hersant was a member of the National Socialist Network, an organization that promoted white supremacy, deportation of immigrants and far-right actors, Sonnet said. While performing the salute last year, he praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and said, “Australia for the white man.” Mr Sonnet said his words were “clearly racist and seek to promote white supremacy in Australia”.
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Self-described Nazi becomes first person jailed in Australia for performing outlawed salute
Associated PressFar-right extremist Jacob Hersant to be jailed for Nazi salute but length of sentence still to be determined
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Self-described Nazi becomes first in Australian state of Victoria to be convicted over Nazi salute
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Australia bans Nazi salutes, offenders to face jail terms of up to 12 months
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