Neo-Nazi group told by AEC it can’t become a political party while it hides identities of members
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has informed the neo-Nazi group White Australia that its application to become a political party is invalid due to the lack of member details. The group is currently challenging its designation as a banned hate group in the high court of Australia. The AEC's formal decision on the application will not be made until after the return of the Farrer byelection writs in July.
- ▪The White Australia party, also known as the National Socialist Network, has submitted a redacted list of members to protect their identities.
- ▪The AEC has stated that the application cannot proceed without full contact details of its members.
- ▪The group is seeking a court order to prevent the government from taking action against it while the legal challenge is ongoing.
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The AEC says the group’s application to become a political party would be invalid because it does not contain the required details of its members. Photograph: Rick Rycroft/APView image in fullscreenThe AEC says the group’s application to become a political party would be invalid because it does not contain the required details of its members. Photograph: Rick Rycroft/APAustralian politicsNeo-Nazi group told by AEC it can’t become a political party while it hides identities of membersWhite Australia group says it does not want to ‘doxx’ members as it challenges designation as banned hate group Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Krishani Dhanji and Jordyn BeazleyWed 20 May 2026 11.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA neo-Nazi group has been told it cannot…
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