Neo-Nazi defendants have lost an application seeking temporary protection from arrest under Australia’s federal hate speech laws, according to reports from multiple outlets. The decision means they do not receive an immediate legal shield from enforcement while their broader case proceeds. The group’s legal strategy is not finished, however: the matter continues as they pursue a constitutional challenge in the High Court. The reports say the High Court proceeding is represented by a former Liberal MP, who is named as part of the legal team. While the outlets focus on the failed bid to delay or prevent arrest, they also describe an ongoing dispute over the legality and constitutional basis of the federal hate speech provisions the defendants face. The outcome of the temporary application does not resolve the constitutional questions raised for the High Court, which will be determined later. The reporting is consistent that the immediate procedural relief sought by the neo-Nazi defendants has been denied, with the case set to move forward through the High Court process.