US Edition‘They Need More Powers’: Police Escort Neo-Nazis at March in Melbourne CBD
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUG 9 – Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced new laws will empower police to unmask extremists and criminalize serious hate conduct amid growing concerns over neo-Nazi recruitment tactics.
- On Saturday, more than 100 men dressed in black described as "Nazis" marched through Melbourne's CBD around 12.40am, police responded to a "pop-up protest".
- The National Socialist Network, formed in 2020, is an Australian neo-Nazi organisation known for protests and media tactics, led this year by Thomas Sewell, who previously tried to form a political party.
- Victoria Police said they responded quickly, with no arrests made, and the group dispersed at Flagstaff Gardens shortly before 1:30am.
- Premier Jacinta Allan condemned the march, saying `Nazis don't belong in this country and they know it`, and added `It's clear they need more powers, and we're giving it to them` as criminal anti-vilification laws take effect next month.
- Ahead of next month's legislation, the Jewish Council of Victoria urged action when parliament resumes next week, as the government must now implement promised anti-masking and anti-hate symbol laws.
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‘Unmask them now’: Police powers questioned as neo-Nazis flex their muscles
Victoria Police said there is no place for hateful behaviour in Melbourne, after officers were left largely powerless to stop a neo-Nazi march through the CBD.
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About 100 masked men dressed in black marched through the main streets of Melbourne carrying Australian flags and a "WHITE MAN FIGHT BACK" sign • During the march, a 26-year-old man who tried to stop them was attacked and taken to hospital • The Premier of Victoria condemned and promised new powers for the police
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