Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus Burke uses federal “Bondi” powers to outlaw the neo-Nazi hate group White Australia, previously known as the National Socialist Network. Under the new measures, participation in the group or providing support for it becomes a criminal offence.
Across multiple outlets, the reporting says the law sets a maximum penalty of up to 15 years’ imprisonment for people who join or help the organisation. The changes are framed as an effort to restrict organised extremist activity by criminalising both membership and assistance.
The sources describe White Australia as a far-right neo-Nazi group and note its earlier name, National Socialist Network. While the articles focus on the penalties and the formal ban, they do not provide additional detail in the provided excerpts about enforcement steps, the process for listing the group, or any broader policy implications. The reporting is consistent that the legal action targets both joining and support, and that the maximum jail term is 15 years.
