The Daily Aus The neo-Nazi protest, explained
Nov 19, 2025
A recent rally in New South Wales saw a group of neo-Nazis publicly displaying antisemitic chants and symbols, prompting significant backlash. The NSW government is taking action by amending laws to prohibit such displays. The podcast discusses the rally's organization, the alarming media coverage, and internal police miscommunications that allowed it to occur. They also explore penalties for future violations, including hefty fines and increased powers for law enforcement to remove hate symbols. This legal shift marks a critical response to a troubling event.
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Made-for-Social-Media Neo-Nazi Rally
- About 60 men from the National Socialist Network stood outside NSW Parliament in black with a sign saying "abolish the Jewish lobby."
- The short, 20-minute protest included chants like "blood and honour" and felt designed for social media impact.
Police Knew But Didn’t Object
- Police had received a notice of intention to hold the assembly days earlier, so authorities knew about the protest in advance.
- The protest proceeded because police did not formally object, meaning it didn't escalate to the courts.
Communication Failure At Senior Levels
- The NSW Police Commissioner claimed he did not know the protest happened due to internal communication errors.
- That lack of senior awareness meant the NSW government also said it was not informed beforehand.