Neighbours star lands in court after being charged over 'Nazi gesture'

Neighbours Star Charged Over Alleged Nazi Gesture

Damien Richardson, a veteran Australian actor and former Neighbours star, appeared in a Victoria magistrates' court on Wednesday after being charged with performing a prohibited Nazi salute.

Details of the Incident

Video footage circulated online shows Richardson at a National Workers Alliance meeting held in a Melbourne suburb earlier this year. The video allegedly captures him making a Nazi salute—a gesture banned in Victoria.

The 56-year-old actor claimed his presence at the event was part of "paid theatre," defending against the charge.

Background and Court Appearance

Court Proceedings

During the hearing, it was acknowledged that Richardson attended the meeting and made a gesture involving extending his arm upright with his palm out and down, consistent with the Nazi salute.

"He appeared at the meeting on the basis that it was 'paid theatre'," Richardson stated in his defense.

Published Information

Original reports date from 11:15 AM, 5 November 2025, with updates at 4:48 AM, 7 November 2025, according to the Daily Telegraph coverage.

Author's summary: Damien Richardson, former Neighbours actor and political candidate, faced court for allegedly performing a banned Nazi salute at a 2025 Melbourne meeting, which he claimed was theatrical.

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