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Aussie bar being investigated under new hate laws over 'parody' posters

Police seized five satirical posters depicting world leaders in Nazi-like uniforms under new laws banning public display of hate symbols, with possible penalties up to five years in jail.

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A Canberra bar is being investigated under the federal government's new hate laws over a series of posters,...

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The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
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Police declare Australian bar a crime scene over ‘hate symbols’

Under recent hate crime legislation, it is an offence to display Nazi and other hate symbols. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore
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The IndependentThe Independent
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Australia police seize posters depicting Trump and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms

Owner of cafe in Canberra says posters were ‘demonstrably anti-fascist in their message’

·London, United Kingdom
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9News9News
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Aussie bar being investigated under new hate laws over 'parody' posters

A Canberra bar is being investigated under the federal government's new hate laws over a series of posters,...

·Australia
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Australian Police Remove Posters of Putin and Trump in Nazi Uniforms From Bar

Police are investigating whether the posters are punishable after stricter hate speech laws were introduced last month.

·Netherlands
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ABC AustraliaABC Australia
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Bar declared crime scene as ACT police seize 'clearly satirical' posters under new hate laws

Police have seized five posters on display in the window of a Canberra bar, declaring a "crime scene" while they investigate the artworks under new Commonwealth hate laws.

·Australia
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The Canberra TimesThe Canberra Times
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Police raid Canberra bar over anti-fascism posters

Police raid Canberra bar for anti-fascist posters of Trump and Netanyahu depicting hate imagery, raising free speech concerns.

·Canberra, Australia
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canberradaily.com.au broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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