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Sporting a blue hoodie, the 36-year-old received an extension of six weeks to consult with a lawyer.
Appearing unrepresented in court, Stocks is accused of being with members of the far-right National Socialist Network at a licensed venue in Perth’s CBD, where he allegedly performed four Nazi salutes visible to the public.
According to police reports, patrons captured Stocks’ actions on video, and he was heard uttering racist comments and slurs.
Although the video evidence of the salutes wasn’t presented in court, Stocks confirmed his identity and acknowledged the charge, following which Magistrate Andrew Matthews admonished him for chewing gum in the courtroom.
Stocks is due back in court on December 10, at which point Magistrate Matthews expects him to indicate his plea.
Bail was extended with a $1000 surety.
He faces a fine of up to $24,000 or a maximum of five years in prison if convicted of the charge.
Outside court, Stocks was tight-lipped as he strode away from the building while surrounded by media.
Wearing dark sunglasses and a black cap, his only answer to repeated questions from reporters about his beliefs was: “I love Australia.”