Nazi artefacts still being sold online years after trade outlawed across Australia

Nazi artefacts bearing prohibited symbols are being openly sold in Australia, three years after the federal government made it illegal to do so. This means that despite the law, these items are still being traded online, which could potentially lead to their distribution and promotion. The sale of these artefacts is significant because it highlights a potential loophole in the law, where vendors claim they are selling the items for "educational" reasons, which may be exempt from the ban. This raises concerns about the spread of Nazi ideology and the…

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