QLD police investigating Nazi symbol and offensive words graffitied on Brisbane mosque
Queensland Police are investigating a disturbing act of vandalism at a mosque in Brisbane’s north, where antisemitic and white supremacist graffiti – including a Nazi symbol – was sprayed onto the building overnight.
The incident occurred between 8:00 pm on 17 December and 3:00 am on 18 December at a site near Telegraph Road in the Bald Hills/Fitzgibbon area. Unknown offenders targeted the local mosque, defacing it with hateful slogans and symbols.
Police say the vandalism is being treated seriously, given its nature and timing. It follows closely on from an antisemitic attack in Bondi that resulted in multiple deaths, contributing to heightened fear and anxiety across religious communities in Australia.
Queensland Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with relevant information – including dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage from the area around the time – to come forward. In the meantime, officers have stepped up their presence around places of worship and other sites of cultural or religious significance to reassure community members and deter further incidents.
Authorities have reiterated that any acts targeting people based on religion or ethnicity are considered unacceptable and will be investigated thoroughly.
Local MP Bisma Asif, Labor Member for Sandgate and Shadow Assistant Minister for Multiculturalism and Citizenship, condemned the attack in strong terms on social media.
“Overnight, the local Bald Hills Mosque was vandalised with white supremacist symbols and the subject of death threats. This on the back of 15 innocent people losing their lives at the hands of extremists in an antisemitic attack on Sunday,” she wrote.
“Frankly, I’m sick of the constant antisemitic, Islamophobic and racist incidents we’ve had in our community.”
Ms Asif called for unity rather than retaliation or division.
“This is not the way forward. This is not how we get through this. Not with more hate. Not with retaliation. Not by tearing each other apart.”
She also took aim at those she accuses of exploiting tensions for political gain.
“I’m sick of the constant political opportunism by those intent on dividing this country to revive their failing political careers. Everyone in our community deserves to feel safe in their homes, places of worship and at work.”
Ms Asif renewed calls for the State Government to act on racial vilification laws.
“Now more than ever, it is important we stand together against divisiveness. Now more than ever, it is vital our State Government acts and passes the racial vilification laws it has delayed indefinitely.”
The incident adds to a growing list of reported racist, antisemitic and Islamophobic events in recent times, prompting community leaders to push for stronger legal protections, better education and more visible public opposition to hate speech.
Police have confirmed that they are continuing to support and engage with local religious communities, including Muslim and Jewish leaders, and have increased patrols around mosques, synagogues and other places of worship to provide reassurance.
As investigations continue, community advocates are encouraging residents to respond to such incidents not with fear, but with solidarity – showing up for neighbours, reporting hate where it occurs, and reaffirming that Brisbane and Queensland are places where diversity is valued and protected.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or their local police station.
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