Man jailed for a year after endorsing neo-Nazi views and making antisemitic speech at Sydney rally on Australia Day

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressFebruary 18, 2026 at 06:44 AM
Man jailed for a year after endorsing neo-Nazi views and making antisemitic speech at Sydney rally on Australia Day

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Brandan Koschel was sentenced to 12 months in jail for intentionally inciting hatred at a March for Australia rally in Sydney on Australia Day. Koschel attended the anti-immigration protest with hundreds of others in the city center. He endorsed neo-Nazi views and made antisemitic remarks to the crowd. The sentencing followed his offensive conduct at the rally. The charges stemmed from his speech and open support of neo-Nazism during the event.

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neo-nazi views 90% antisemitic speech 90% hate speech 80% inciting hatred 70% australia day rally 70% jailed 60% anti-immigration protest 60% offensive conduct 50%

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