The Tasmanian Government will consider banning display of the Nazi swastika as it observes enactment of relevant laws in Victoria.
The Victorian Government last week announced it would make Nazi symbols illegal and strengthen anti-vilification protections.
The sale of Nazi memorabilia at auction houses in Northern Tasmania, some of which fetched several hundreds of dollars, in recent years has drawn condemnation from sections of the community and the national Anti-Defamation Commission.
Attorney-General Elise Archer two years ago ruled out taking any action to ban the sale of these items, but committed to observing similar actions taken in other jurisdictions.
At a budget estimates hearing on Wednesday, Ms Archer said the government would observe the rollout of the Victorian legislation and its impact.
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"It may well be that we can achieve that through our Holocaust education centre.
"We are already engaging with our Jewish community with respect to that project and so are aware of the highly sensitive nature of these issues."
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It is so far unknown how it would treat the sale of Nazi memorabilia.
The proposed laws will be discussed at a regular meeting of state and federal Attorneys-General next month.
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Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.
Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.
