Anti-hate campaigners say an abhorrent social media stunt shows Adelaide’s neo-nazi “contagion” is spiralling out of control.
A neo-nazi group has posted a photo of its members giving the “Fascist Salute” in front of the Adelaide Holocaust Museum, in what has been described as another “vile act of anti-Semitism”.
The nationalist and racist extremist group, shared the photo on their social media accounts this week, captioning the image: “Why a holocaust museum exists in Adelaide is anyone’s guess”.
Museum director Kathy Baykitch said it was “unthinkable” this kind of vile anti-Semitism was still around more than 80 years after the start of the World War II.
“Extremist groups are active and organising in online spaces.
“These disgusting acts of racist vandalism bring to the fore the critical importance of supporting the education of young people through our programs,” she said.
“Our museum and education programs stand as a counterpoint to hateful ideologies.”
Leading anti-hate campaigner Dr Dvir Abramovich said the “abhorrent act” was another example of white supremacist groups spreading their hate around Adelaide.
“This was not just a Heil Hitler salute – it is a frontal assault on our values, and when this type of cruel ugliness comes into full view, it reminds us that there are hardcore bigots in our midst,” said Dr Abramovich, the Anti-Defamation Commission chairman.
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