Matthew Gruter, a South African national, has departed Australia after the Home Affairs Minister canceled his visa following his participation in a Neo-Nazi protest. Gruter was photographed at the front of a rally organized by the National Socialist Network (NSN), which called to “abolish the Jewish lobby” and chanted phrases associated with the Hitler Youth. After being taken into immigration detention, Gruter left voluntarily with his family. The protest prompted the NSW government to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to give police more powers to prevent future Neo-Nazi demonstrations.
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A South African man, Matthew Gruter, was detained after attending a neo-Nazi protest in Sydney. His visa was revoked by the federal government following his appearance at the rally organized by the National Socialist Network, where he was photographed and identified. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed Gruter’s detention and anticipated his imminent removal from Australia, emphasizing the message that visa holders engaging in disruptive behavior will be asked to leave. Minister Burke stated that the grounds for appeal are limited due to the ministerial decision.
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A South African man, Matthew Gruter, who participated in a Neo-Nazi protest outside NSW parliament house, has had his Australian visa revoked by the federal government. The protest, organized by the National Socialist Network, displayed hateful banners and chanted Nazi slogans. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated that Gruter, as a visa holder, was considered a guest who overstepped the bounds of acceptable behavior. Gruter’s social media revealed his connection to Nazi ideology, and the government’s action follows Premier Chris Minns’s statement that Nazis are not welcome in New South Wales.
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John Q. Hosedrinker