Overview

• A sign displaying a swastika over an Israeli flag with the words 'Zionism' and 'Nazism' was spotted at a Nakba rally in Melbourne on May 18, 2025.
• Victoria Police are investigating the incident to determine if the sign breached the 2023 state law banning Nazi symbols in public displays.
• No arrests have been made, but the investigation may be referred to the Australian Federal Police for further action.
• Approximately 2,000 protesters participated in the rally, which dispersed peacefully despite a minor incident involving a thrown water bottle.
• Victoria’s anti-Nazi symbol law, introduced in October 2023, carries penalties of up to $23,000 in fines or 12 months in prison for violations.