Australia has cancelled the visa of a British national charged with displaying a banned Nazi symbol, the immigration minister said on Wednesday, as authorities intensify efforts to combat

antisemitism following a deadly mass shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.

The 43-year-old man had his visa revoked after being charged on December 8 with publicly displaying a Nazi symbol and advocating violence against the Jewish community on social media platform X, according to the Australian Federal Police. The charges were laid under recently strengthened laws that outlaw the public use of Nazi symbols and gestures.

Immigration Minister said the government had acted swiftly once the charges were confirmed, stressing that Australia would not tolerate hate speech or extremist ideology. “Anyone who seeks to spread hatred or glorify violent extremism has no place in this country,” the minister said in a statement.

The visa cancellation comes amid heightened national scrutiny of antisemitism following a mass shooting earlier this month at Bondi Beach during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration, which left several people dead and injured. The attack shocked the country and prompted a nationwide day of mourning, with memorials held across Sydney and other major cities.

Australia has in recent years tightened its laws against hate symbols, including a federal ban on the public display of Nazi imagery, as well as increased penalties for incitement to violence. Authorities say the measures are aimed at curbing the rise of extremist rhetoric both online and offline.

The British man is expected to face court proceedings while in custody, with deportation likely to follow the conclusion of legal processes, officials said. Australian police and security agencies have warned that online platforms remain a key battleground in efforts to prevent radicalisation and protect vulnerable communities. Photo by Top-Gman3304, Wikimedia commons.