High Court dismisses White Australia's bid to remove hate listing

The White Australia group has had its bid to be removed from a hate group listing dismissed by the High Court. The organization, also known as the National Socialist Network, sought an injunction to lift the listing while it prepares to formally challenge the validity of the new law later this year.

The new legislation, enacted after the Bondi attack, designates certain groups as prohibited hate groups. White Australia is the second organization to receive this designation. The law criminalizes supporting, funding, training, or recruiting for listed groups, with penalties ranging up to 10 to 15 years in prison.

Members of the White Australia group had reportedly begun disbanding in January, anticipating the listing. Their legal team requested the injunction to provide time to build a case against the new law. The High Court's decision means the group remains listed as a prohibited hate group while its legal challenge proceeds.