Man charged over symbol on T-shirt worn outside antisemitism royal commission

A man has been charged over an allegedly offensive symbol on a T-shirt he wore standing outside the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

The symbol resembled a swastika with a Star of David in its centre and the words "anti-Semitism" and "proud to be accused" written on it.

The 68-year-old was quizzed by media outside the hearing on Clarence Street in Sydney before being moved on by police.

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"My name is Ian Minus, I live in Killarney Heights, and I am proud of this statement," he told reporters.

The 68-year-old is outspoken in his anti-Israel views on social media.

NSW Police said the man presented to Manly Police Station at 2.45pm and was arrested as officers considered if any crime was committed.

It is illegal to display Nazi symbols in public in NSW.

NSW Police said the man had been "charged with behave in offensive manner in / near public place / school and cause prohibited Nazi symbol to be displayed in public place".

He is due to face Manly Local Court on May 27.

In an earlier statement, the commission said it was appalled that the shirt was worn in the vicinity of the venue.

"The royal commission is aware that this morning an individual wearing an antisemitic shirt was moved on by NSW Police from out the front of the royal commission hearing location," it said.

"We understand the matter is being dealt with by NSW Police.

"Safety of witnesses is paramount to the royal commission. We want to reassure witnesses and those wishing to engage with the royal commission that safety protocols are in place.

"The royal commission is determined to investigate antisemitism in Australia without fear or intimidation."

The incident comes as the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion reaches its third day of hearings this week.

People with a lived experience of antisemitism were invited to take part in the public hearings.

Commissioner Virginia Bell delivered her interim report on Thursday and made 14 recommendations – all of which were accepted by the federal government – on how to respond to anti-Jewish hate and fracturing social cohesion.

The report confirmed that the massacre could not have been prevented and that no legal or regulatory shortcoming contributed to the attack.

The final report is due on December 14.

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