Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on Australia banning Nazi salutes

Published: Nov. 28, 2023, 7:24 p.m.

Nazi salutes are set to become illegal in Australia after a spike in racism.\xa0

It comes after a letter was signed by more than 600 prominent Australians denouncing anti-Semitism and racism.\xa0

But Massey University Sociologist Paul Spoonley warns that the law change may have unintended consequences.\xa0

He says there should be more public dialogue and education before legislation is introduced.\xa0

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