A British national living in Australia is set to be deported after authorities cancelled his visa over charges related to the display of prohibited Nazi symbols and online advocacy of violence against the Jewish community.
Charges and Arrest Following Social Media Activity
The 43-year-old man, who has not been publicly named, was arrested and charged by Australian Federal Police on 8 December 2025. He faces three counts of publicly displaying prohibited Nazi symbols and one count of using a carriage service to menace, harass, or cause offence.
Police allege that from October to November 2025, the man used two accounts on the social media platform X to post a Nazi Hakenkreuz—a type of swastika—and to spread pro-Nazi ideology expressing a specific hatred of Jewish people. After his primary account was blocked by the platform, he reportedly created a second account with a similar name to continue posting what authorities describe as "offensive, harmful and targeted content."
The man was residing in the state of Queensland at the time of his arrest. During a search of his property, police also seized a number of weapons.
Government Response and Visa Cancellation
Following the charges, the Australian government moved swiftly to revoke the man's visa. He has been detained by immigration authorities and will be deported unless he chooses to depart the country voluntarily first.
Commenting on the case, Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, delivered a stern message. "If you come to Australia on a visa, you are here as a guest," he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. "If someone comes here for the purposes of hate, they can leave."
Each of the charges the man faces carries a maximum prison sentence of five years.
Broader Crackdown on Antisemitism
This case unfolds against a backdrop of heightened action against antisemitism in Australia. The government's firm response comes in the wake of a tragic mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach on 14 December 2025.
During a Jewish Hanukkah gathering, a father and son allegedly carried out an attack that killed 15 people, including 50-year-old Sajid Akram. His son, Naveed Akram, has been charged with murder and terrorism, with police stating his actions were motivated by passages from the Quran.
This atrocity prompted renewed national demands for stronger measures to combat antisemitism. In response, the Australian government has announced plans to lower the legal threshold required for antisemitic conduct to be deemed unlawful, signalling a tougher stance on hate speech and symbols.
The deportation case of the British national is one of the most direct applications of this hardened policy, demonstrating a low tolerance for individuals accused of promoting Nazi ideology and inciting violence against religious communities.
