A previous Neighbours actor is accused of making a Nazi gesture and has been charged.

Damien Richardson, a well-known actor from the popular television show Neighbours, has recently found himself in legal trouble after allegedly making a Nazi salute at a gathering in Melbourne. The incident occurred at a National Workers Alliance meeting in September, where Richardson was a speaker.

According to a statement released by Victoria Police, the actor has been charged with performing a Nazi gesture in a public place. This charge was brought after a video surfaced, showing Richardson making the controversial salute. It is illegal in Victoria to perform such a gesture or display any symbols associated with the Nazi party in a public setting.

These laws were put into place in October of 2023, and Richardson is not the first person to face consequences for breaking them. Earlier this month, Jacob Hersant became the first person in Victoria to be prosecuted for the same offense after intentionally making a Nazi salute in Melbourne.

Richardson is set to appear before Moorabbin Magistrates' Court on March 19, where he will have the opportunity to defend himself against the charges. This incident has sparked debate about the appropriate use of symbols and gestures that hold deep historical and cultural significance.

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