A South African man who participated in a Neo-Nazi protest outside the New South Wales Parliament has had his visa revoked and will be deported. Matthew Gruter was photographed at the rally on November 8, where he stood among approximately 60 members of the National Socialist Network (NSN). The group displayed a banner that read "Abolish the Jewish lobby" and chanted slogans associated with the Hitler Youth, including "blood and honour."

Immigration Minister Tony Burke announced the visa cancellation, stating, "If you are on a visa you are a guest. If you're a citizen you're a full member of the Australian family. Like with any household, if a guest turns up to show hatred and wreck the household, they can be told it's time to go home."

Gruter, who has been living in Australia since early 2022, was reportedly employed by the engineering firm Aurecon. The company has not confirmed his employment status following the visa cancellation. Gruter's social media posts indicate he entered Australia on a visa that required sponsorship from an Australian business.

In addition to Gruter, another protester, Cooper Stephens, has been suspended from his job as a frontline rail worker while Transport for NSW investigates his involvement in the rally.

Gruter has been linked to the NSN, having been photographed leading training sessions for the group. He was also seen wearing a silver wristband inscribed with the phrase "blood and honour," which is associated with the Hitler Youth. When questioned about his participation in the protest, Gruter responded, "Since when is it a crime to love and advocate for your own people?"

NSW Premier Chris Minns has indicated that changes to hate speech laws may be introduced soon, emphasizing that "Nazis aren't welcome" in the state. He stated, "There's no such thing as a part-time Nazi. You can't hold down a job somewhere else in civic life and expect to be free from scrutiny by joining one of these horrible organisations."

Counter-extremism expert Greg Barton has noted that legislation alone may not be sufficient to combat the rise of far-right extremist groups like the NSN. The situation continues to develop as authorities address the implications of the protest and the actions of those involved.