Neo-Nazi group White Australia loses bid for temporary immunity from hate laws
The neo-Nazi group White Australia has lost its attempt to gain temporary immunity from anti-hate laws. The high court dismissed their request for an injunction against being designated as a prohibited hate group. White Australia is also challenging the constitutionality of these laws, with a hearing scheduled for September.
- ▪White Australia sought temporary immunity from anti-hate laws but was denied by the high court.
- ▪The group argues that its designation as a prohibited hate group will lead to its extinction.
- ▪The home affairs minister declared White Australia a prohibited hate group after advice from the spy agency Asio.
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White Australia’s president, Thomas Sewell, at a rally last year. Photograph: Charlie Kinross/The GuardianView image in fullscreenWhite Australia’s president, Thomas Sewell, at a rally last year. Photograph: Charlie Kinross/The GuardianBreaking News AustraliaAustralian Capital Territory (ACT)Neo-Nazi group White Australia loses bid for temporary immunity from hate lawsHigh court dismisses organisation’s injunction attempt against designation as a hate group Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian Associated PressThu 4 Jun 2026 01.20 EDTLast modified on Thu 4 Jun 2026 01.27 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleNeo-Nazi group White Australia has lost its bid for temporary immunity from anti-hate laws…
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