Australian actor Damien Richardson, 56, faces restorative justice after being found guilty of a Nazi salute at a 2024 Melbourne speech.

Former Australian soap actor Damien Richardson, 56, faces restorative justice after being found guilty of performing a Nazi salute during a September 2024 speech in Melbourne. The incident occurred at a National Workers Alliance event at Urban St restaurant, where Richardson, a former political candidate, criticized media comparisons to Adolf Hitler and questioned potential penalties. Though his defense called the gesture theatrical and satirical, Magistrate Justin Foster deemed it harmful and inappropriate, emphasizing the need for accountability. The court is considering a court-enforceable apology to the Jewish community, potentially through the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, as part of a six to 12-month adjourned undertaking. The case was adjourned to December 19 for further submissions.