A neo-Nazi who protested to “abolish the Jewish lobby” outside New South Wales parliament has left the country, after the home affairs minister cancelled his visa.<\/p>\n
South African national Matthew Gruter had his visa revoked last month after he was photographed at the front of a rally organised by the National Socialist Network (NSN).<\/p>\n
Mr Gruter was taken into immigration detention by Australian Border Force officials in November, with the option of leaving voluntarily or challenging the decision with an appeal.<\/p>\n
The ABC understands Mr Gruter left of his own accord on Thursday morning, with his wife and young child.<\/p>\n
Mr Gruter was among 60 people wearing all black who stood outside NSW parliament on November 8, holding a sign that said “abolish the Jewish lobby”.<\/p>\n
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Matthew Gruter has left the country with his wife and child. (Supplied)<\/p>\n
The NSN, which is looking to register a federal political party under the name ‘White Australia’, is against immigration.<\/p>\n
The crowd was also heard chanting “blood and honour”, a phrase associated with Hitler youth.<\/p>\n
When he had his visa revoked, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said he did not expect Mr Gruter to challenge the decision.<\/p>\n
“We’ve got a really strong principle here: If you’re on a visa, you’re a guest in Australia,” he said.<\/p>\n
“If someone turns up for the purposes of just abusing people and wrecking the place and damaging the cohesion, you can ask them to leave.”<\/p>\n
Protest prompted NSW law changes<\/p>\n