A Brisbane man has been charged over allegations he set up an offensive and racist sign in the window of a home.Police raided a property in Morningside yesterday, where they seized a red flashing electronic sign, a computer and a phone.The man was charged with one count each of serious assault, obstructing police and serious racial, religious, sexuality, or gender identity vilification.
Police seized a red flashing electronic sign from the home in the Brisbane suburb of Morningside. (Queensland Police)He is due to face Brisbane Magistrates Court today.Queensland Police assistant commissioner Charysse Pond said everyone in the state has a right to feel safe and racial vilification would not be tolerated.”We urge people to remain respectful and we strongly condemn anyone who incites violence and hatred within our community,” Pond said condemn anyone who incites violence and hatred within our community.”There is no place for anti-Semitism or prejudice or hatred of any kind.” As a result of a recent legislative change in Queensland, instances of serious vilification and hate crime are now criminal matters and police will act against those responsible.”