The federal government has officially banned the neo-Nazi organisation known as Whites Australia under tough new hate crime laws in a major crackdown on far-right extremism. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced on Friday that the group, which has also operated under the names the European Australian Movement and the National Socialist Network, had been listed as a prohibited hate organisation under changes to the Criminal Code. This means supporting, funding, training, recruiting, joining or directing the group constitutes a criminal offence carrying a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. #auspol #fyp #australia #news #albanese The ban takes effect from midnight Friday.