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Summary Offences (Prescribed Nazi Symbols) Regulations 2026

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These regulations add two specific emblems to the statutory definition of “Nazi symbol” in paragraph (c) of section 32A(1) of the Summary Offences Act 1953. That mechanically means anyone who uses or publicly displays either prescribed emblem can fall within the Act’s prohibition and enforcement regime; police, prosecutors and regulated entities therefore face decisions about enforcement and compliance.

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Summary Offences (Prescribed Nazi Symbols) Regulations 2026

South Australia Summary Offences (Prescribed Nazi Symbols) Regulations 2026 under the Summary Offences Act 1953

Contents 1 Short title 2 Commencement 3 Interpretation 4 Prescribed Nazi symbols Legislative history

1—Short title These regulations may be cited as the Summary Offences (Prescribed Nazi Symbols) Regulations 2026. 2—Commencement These regulations come into operation on the day on which they are made. 3—Interpretation In these regulations— Act means the Summary Offences Act 1953. 4—Prescribed Nazi symbols For the purposes of paragraph (c) of the definition of Nazi symbol in section 32A(1) of the Act, each of the following symbols is prescribed as a Nazi symbol: (a) a symbol consisting of a white diamond on a blue background containing 4 inwardly pointing red arrows; Note— This symbol is commonly used by the National Socialist Network. The below image is provided for ease of reference only.

(b)	a symbol consisting of a white circle on a blue background containing a red equilateral cross bordered by a broken red circle (such that the negative space created appears to form 4 diagonally aligned, inwardly pointing white arrows).

Note— This symbol is commonly used by the European Australian Movement. The below image is provided for ease of reference only.

Legislative history Notes • For further information relating to the Act and subordinate legislation made under the Act see the Index of South Australian Statutes or www.legislation.sa.gov.au. Principal regulations Year No Reference Commencement 2026 4 Gazette 15.1.2026 p32 15.1.2026: r 2

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1 Summary Offences (Prescribed Nazi Symbols) Regulations 2026

South Australia Summary Offences (Prescribed Nazi Symbols) Regulations 2026 under the Summary Offences Act 1953

Contents 1 Short title 2 Commencement 3 Interpretation 4 Prescribed Nazi symbols Legislative history

(b)	a symbol consisting of a white circle on a blue background containing a red equilateral cross bordered by a broken red circle (such that the negative space created appears to form 4 diagonally aligned, inwardly pointing white arrows).

Note— This symbol is commonly used by the European Australian Movement. The below image is provided for ease of reference only.