The Australian island state of Tasmania became the first in the country to ban the Nazi salute on Wednesday with the passing of a new law, according to the Tasmanian state government, Ednews reports.
The legislation includes the prohibition of symbols such as swastikas as well as the one-armed salute linked to the German National Socialists and Italian Fascists of the 20th century who murdered and tortured millions, including Jews, Roma and Sinti and LGBTQ people, among others.
"We strongly condemn any display of hate in our community, and I am very pleased to have personally driven these important reforms that will help us deliver a safer and more caring community for all," Attorney General and Minister for Justice Elise Archer said.