Queensland police charge man with racial vilification offences after alleged display of offensive sign

Counter-terrorism unit raids home of Morningside man as assistant commissioner says ‘there is no place for antisemitism or prejudice or hatred’

Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

Police have charged a Brisbane man with racial vilification offences, for allegedly displaying a scrolling electronic sign wishing “death to” various minority groups.

Guardian Australia understands the counter-terrorism investigation group conducted a raid on the property at Morningside in Brisbane’s south on Wednesday, seizing the sign, a computer, and a phone.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email

Continue reading…

About Author