Neo-Nazi sympathiser sent home from Australia
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382693)
Rockingham, Australia
November 17, 2025 7:01pm CST
The photo has nothing to do with the post but is of a metal cut-out of a willie wagtail seen at my cousin’s garden.
A man who moved to Australia from South Africa in 2022 has had his visa cancelled after he attended a Neo-Nazi rally at NSW parliament house.
Matthew Gruter was among around 60 men who attended a protest organised by Neo-Nazi group, National Socialist Network. The group displayed a banner reading ‘Abolish the Jewish lobby’. They were chanting ‘blood and honour’, a slogan associated with Hitler Youth.
Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke said: it was time to go home. If you are on a visa you are a guest. If you're a citizen you're a full member of the Australian family. Like with any household, if a guest turns up to show hatred and wreck the household, they can be told it's time to go home.
I was pleased to hear this. It seems a positive step in curtailing the activities of some of these hate-filled groups. It's a fine line between freedom of speech and protecting innocent people sometimes.
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@rsa101 (41117)
• Philippines
18 Nov
It is still surprising that this organization continues to exist and endure in the present time and historical context. History has repeatedly demonstrated that Nazism has never been a justifiable path and that racism is fundamentally unacceptable. Yet, this ideology persists among us, despite the profound tragedies and suffering such beliefs have inflicted upon humanity.
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@rsa101 (41117)
• Philippines
18 Nov
@JudyEv It is encouraging to see the government taking serious measures to halt the spread of hatred among its people. History has shown that embracing individuals of all races, creeds, and skin colors is the true path toward peace and prosperity. No race is inherently superior or inferior, provided that everyone is given equal opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive as human beings. Ensuring equality in rights and opportunities fosters mutual respect, understanding, and harmony within society.
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@Deepizzaguy (122379)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Nov
People who condone what the Nazi party did in Europe do not belong in your nation.
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@JudyEv (382693)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Nov
Exactly. The group weren't wearing masks and they were able to identify this guy. I guess they'll all wear masks in future. A lot of them do now. 
@DaddyEvil (174797)
• United States
18 Nov
That is a lovely little bird.
At least they sent him home before he did anything else.
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@DaddyEvil (174797)
• United States
18 Nov
@JudyEv But he could have... I wish they'd do that here.
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@JudyEv (382693)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Nov
@DaddyEvil I think this group is one of the worst we have here. We have pro-Israelis and pro-Palestinians but they don't target all and sundry.
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@JudyEv (382693)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Nov
I think it might come as a shock to him. He was sponsored by a big company. I guess they won't be pleased.
@LindaOHio (222986)
• United States
18 Nov
There's already too much hate in the world. I'm glad his visa was cancelled.
That's a cute bird.
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