Neo-Nazi Group's Australia Day Rally Leads to Arrests and Legal Action

Police and officials condemn National Socialist Network's extremist activities, with arrests made under new anti-Nazi laws in South Australia.

Fifteen men and a 16-year-old boy, all linked to the National Socialist Network, were arrested during a counter-protest on Australia Day in Adelaide.
Charges include using Nazi symbols, possessing articles of disguise, and loitering, with some individuals released on bail under strict conditions.
South Australia's new anti-Nazi laws, which ban the public display of swastikas and Nazi symbols, played a key role in the charges filed against several participants.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch and Premier Roger Cook raised concerns about the growing influence of far-right extremist groups targeting young men.
Authorities emphasize the importance of de-radicalization programs and proactive law enforcement to prevent the spread of extremist ideologies.