The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has today presented its report on its Review of the listing of White Australia as a prohibited hate group under the Criminal Code, backing the Federal Government’s decision to list White Australia as a prohibited hate group.
The PJCIS found the organisation has engaged in conduct constituting hate crimes against Australians.
White Australia was listed in May 2026 under the new prohibited hate group framework – the second listing under new laws enacted by the Parliament earlier this year to stop groups that spread hatred, radicalise vulnerable young people and threaten social cohesion in Australia.
The PJCIS conducted an independent review of the listing which found that White Australia meets the criteria for listing and that the regulation under Part 5.3B of the Criminal Code Act 1995 was properly made. The Committee supports the listing and found no reason to disallow the legislative instrument.
Chair of the Committee, Senator Raff Ciccone, said:
“The PJCIS carefully examined the evidence before it, including stakeholder views. Based on the evidence, the Committee is satisfied that White Australia has engaged in conduct constituting hate crimes and that the listing is necessary to protect Australians from harm.”
“For too long, organisations like White Australia have been able to spread hate and create a pathway for others to engage in violence.”
“Australia will not tolerate groups that promote hatred, normalise extremist rhetoric and put the safety of Australians at risk.”
Under the listing, it is a criminal offence to be a member of, recruit for, provide training or funds to, or provide material support to White Australia.
Anyone who experiences or witnesses a hate crime is encouraged to report it to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.
The full report is available from the Committee’s website.
