Man Charged for Nazi Symbol Display in Cessnock

A man has been charged after allegedly displaying Nazi symbols in the state's Hunter region.

Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District commenced an investigation on Saturday 31 January 2026, following reports Nazi symbols were displayed on a council issued bin in Cessnock.

Following inquiries, a 44-year-old man was issued a Future Court Attendance Notice today (Thursday 5 February 2026), for the charge of knowingly display by public act Nazi symbol without excuse.

He is due to face Cessnock Local Court on Thursday 19 March 2026.

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