Australia on Monday imposed sanctions on extreme right-wing online network “Terrorgram” as part of its efforts to combat a rise in antisemitism and online extremism, following similar moves by Britain and the United States.
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Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the government’s action would make it a criminal offence to engage with “Terrorgram” and help prevent children from becoming caught up in far-right extremism.
“Terrorgram is an online network that promotes white supremacy and racially-motivated violence,” Wong said in a statement.
“It is the first time any Australian government has imposed counterterrorism financing sanctions on an entity based entirely online.”
Offenders will face up to 10 years in jail and heavy fines, she said.
The Australian government also renewed sanctions on four right-wing groups: the National Socialist Order, the Russian Imperial Movement, Sonnenkrieg Division and The Base, Wong said.