📜 Criminal Code Amendment (Prohibition on Display of Nazi Symbols or Gesture) Bill 2024
This bill amends The Criminal Code to prohibit the display of Nazi symbols and gestures in Western Australia. It also makes a consequential amendment to the Criminal Law (Unlawful Consorting and Prohibited Insignia) Act 2021.
Impact
This bill affects individuals and groups who display Nazi symbols or gestures in public or private places. It aims to reduce hate speech and protect community safety by criminalizing the promotion of Nazi ideology.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA19 June 2024
- LA IntroducedLA19 June 2024
- LA Third ReadingLA13 Aug 2024
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA13 Aug 2024
- LA Consideration in DetailLA13 Aug 2024
- LC Second Reading MovedLC13 Aug 2024
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC12 Sept 2024
- LC Third ReadingLC12 Sept 2024
- Royal Assent17 Sept 2024
Penalty Provisions10 found
Displaying a Nazi symbol in a public place
“Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 5 years.”
Displaying a Nazi symbol in a public place (summary conviction)
“Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 2 years 1 and a fine of $24 000.”
Displaying a Nazi symbol on private property without consent
“Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 5 years.”
Displaying a Nazi symbol on private property without consent (summary conviction)
“Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 2 years 8 and a fine of $24 000.”
Making a Nazi gesture in a public place
“Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 5 years.”
Making a Nazi gesture in a public place (summary conviction)
“Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 2 years 22 and a fine of $24 000.”
Making a Nazi gesture on private property without consent
“Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 5 years.”
Making a Nazi gesture on private property without consent (summary conviction)
“Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 2 years 18 and a fine of $24 000.”
Applying a Nazi symbol to public property or another person's property without consent
“Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 5 years.”
Applying a Nazi symbol to public property or another person's property without consent (summary conviction)
“Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 2 years 29 and a fine of $24 000.”
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