Neo-Nazi propaganda sparks racial hate fears in Melbourne

ALARMING recruitment propaganda has been slapped up in Prahran, with the hateful, twisted messages leaving some groups feeling “vulnerable and terrified”.

NEO-NAZI recruitment propaganda has been found in an inner city suburb, sparking racial hate fears.

Antipodean Resistance stickers were found plastered on post boxes and poles outside the Pran Central on Chapel St in Prahran.

The stickers depict a hand in a Nazi salute and encourage “white Australian youths” to “join the fight”.

Another includes a swastika with a sword and a burning stake.

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A neo-Nazi sticker found outside Pran Central on Chapel Street.

The neo-Nazi symbol was plastered to a letter box in Prahran.

Anti-Defamation Commission chairman Dr Dvir Abramovich said the hateful messages have left certain groups feeling “vulnerable and terrified”.

“The deep wave of virulent neo-Nazi propaganda has reared its ugly head again as this extremist group continues to aggressively poison our streets with its evil ideology and rhetoric,” he said.

“It is alarming to see that white-supremacist forces are accelerating their campaign by becoming more active in Melbourne and are using highly visible locations to garner attention for their twisted agenda.

“Driven by hate, these individuals are hell bent on attracting young recruits into their violent and racist culture and sowing fear in the hearts of residents.”

“Such actions carry potentially dangerous consequences and need to be condemned.”

The stickers have been reported to police.

A spokesman said: “Victoria Police does not tolerate violence and takes all crime seriously, including that which is motivated by prejudice, racism or discrimination.

“We strongly support every Victorian’s right to feel safe and secure in their community.”

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