Hate symbols and terror offences will be punishable with mandatory jail terms ranging from one to six years in Australia, after lawmakers passed a series of amendments to hate crime laws on Thursday.The new laws were passed on Thursday amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate in the country.

Australia passed tough anti-hate crime laws on Thursday, including mandatory minimum sentences for terror offences and displaying hate symbols.

Australia has introduced strict laws to combat hate crimes, introducing mandatory minimum sentences for a range of terrorism offences and the display of hate symbols, following a spate of antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.

The UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell apologized for antisemitic comments he made on his podcast, clarifying that he is 'definitely not a Nazi.'

UFC boss Dana White called featherweight Bryce Mitchell “an absolute moron” for complimenting Adolf Hitler but defended the decision not to punish the 30-year-old fighter. (Watch the video below.) “Even though I don’t like what he said and even though what he said makes me sick,

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Bryce Mitchell distanced himself from his past comments about Adolf Hitler, saying he’s “definitely not a Nazi” after his comments sparked backlash, including from the promotion’s head,