A West Australian man has been charged after allegedly making a series of offensive social media posts directed at multiple groups and displaying Nazi symbols online.
Investigations started after authorities identified posts containing alleged neo-Nazi material, as well as discriminatory commentary directed towards people based on race, ethnicity, and gender.
The AFP’s National Security Investigations team linked the man, 60, to the online posts and executed a search warrant at a home in Rockingham yesterday (28 October, 2026), where investigators seized a mobile phone for forensic examination.
The man was issued with a summons to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on 11 December, 2026, on charges of:
One count of using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend, contrary to section 474.17(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth); and
Five counts of the public display of prohibited Nazi symbols or giving Nazi salute, contrary to section 80.2H of the Criminal Code (Cth).
Each offence carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment.
AFP Acting Superintendent Peter Brindal said the AFP had zero tolerance for threats or menacing behaviour in the community or online.
“Police have the tools and resources to identify individuals or groups who seek to incite hate and fear within our community, even if they are trying to hide behind the anonymity of a keyboard,” a/Supt Brindal said.
“We want to ensure these symbols are not being used to fracture social cohesion. If we identify instances where this is happening, we will act swiftly to disrupt the behaviour, prosecute those involved and protect the dignity, safety and cohesion of our diverse community.”
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett announced the establishment of NSI teams in October, 2025, to target groups and individuals causing high levels of harm to Australia’s social cohesion.
