Matthew Gruter, a South African national associated with the Neo-Nazi movement, has left Australia after his visa was revoked by the Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke. Gruter had been in the spotlight following his participation in a National Socialist Network (NSN) protest outside the New South Wales parliament, where he and others called to "abolish the Jewish lobby."
His visa was canceled in November after he was taken into immigration detention by the Australian Border Force. At that point, Gruter was given the option of either leaving the country voluntarily or appealing the decision. Reports indicate that he chose to exit voluntarily, accompanied by his wife and young child.
During the protest, which occurred on November 8, around 60 individuals dressed in black displayed a banner with their controversial message while chanting slogans linked to Nazi ideology. This protest has sparked significant backlash and has led to discussions about tighter restrictions on such gatherings within the state.
Minister Burke emphasized that the Australian government upholds a strong principle that visa holders are considered guests and must abide by the country's values. He stated, "If someone turns up for the purposes of just abusing people and wrecking the place and damaging the cohesion, you can ask them to leave."
The incident has prompted the New South Wales government to consider new legislative measures to further prevent Neo-Nazi activities in the state, reflecting a growing concern over hate speech and extremist ideologies in Australia.
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