Swastika Tattoos

In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS ().4 February 2025).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State): I have been advised:

The Summary Offences Act 1953 prohibits the public display of Nazi symbols, which would a Nazi symbol tattoo on public display.

Section 32B(3) of the act provides defences for the lawful use of a Nazi symbol for a legitimate public purpose, including whether displayed for a genuine academic, artistic, religious, scientific, or cultural purpose.