Updated May 15, 2026 — 6:02pm , first published 2:17pm

The neo-Nazi group formerly known as the National Socialist Network has been listed as a prohibited hate organisation by the Albanese government under legislation introduced after the Bondi massacre, prompting far-right activists to shut down and wipe records of their online chat groups.

It will now be a criminal offence, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, to join or provide support to the far-right group, which has gone by various names.

The group announced it would disband in January to avoid being targeted under the new laws, but authorities believed its members have still been active .

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.…