Calls for cross-burning neo-Nazis camped in The Grampians to be classified as terrorist group

An anti-Semitism expert has called for the white supremacist group that reportedly burnt a cross in The Grampians in Western Victoria to be labelled as a terrorist organisation.

But an army veteran of Jewish descent who lives in the area said he would rather talk to the neo-Nazis than silence them.

Residents were shocked and angered over the weekend when a group of about 30 men were seen performing Nazi salutes and chanting slogans such as “white power” and “heil Hitler” while camping and hiking in the national park.

Some residents claim the group posted stickers promoting the National Socialist Network and their slogan “Australia For The White Man”.

The group’s leader also reportedly posted images on social media of members…