White Australia party is ‘modern manifestation’ of Nazi movement and should be banned, commonwealth tells high court

The Commonwealth has told the high court that the White Australia party is a'modern manifestation' of the Nazi movement and should be banned due to its potential to motivate hate crimes.

• The White Australia party is challenging its ban in the high court.
• The Commonwealth argues the party is a'modern manifestation' of the Nazi movement.
• The party was formerly known as the National Socialist Network (NSN).
• The Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (Asio) recommended the party be designated as an illegal hate group.
• The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, was involved in the decision to ban the party.