The Victorian government will consider banning the Nazi salute after white supremacists hijacked a far-right protest on the steps of state Parliament.
There's also been criticism of the role of Victoria Police, which has refused to elaborate on why the neo-Nazis were not arrested.
The neo-Nazis arrived in support of an anti-trans-rights speaker.
That group was met with a counter protest, as trans supporters became the target.
Natalie Feliks said police failed her.
"They were very much protecting the Nazis, allowing them to perform their signals... calling for the mass murder of an entire group of people - if it's not illegal in Australia it should be," she said.
Dvir Abramovich from the Anti-Defamation Commission called on Premier Daniel Andrews to take action.
"It's hard to believe these hardcore white supremacists who'd like nothing more than to push people like myself into the gas chambers have the law on their side," Abramovich said.
Andrews responded in a tweet, saying"Nazis aren't welcome. Not on Parliament's steps. Not anywhere.
"So to every trans Victorian, I say this: Our government will always support you," he said.
"And we'll always respect you. Because your rights are not negotiable."
Deputy Premier Jacinta Allen said the attorney-general and the relevant minister would "be looking at what further action could be taken"
The Liberal Party is supporting a change to legislation, as well as backing one of its own members who attended the anti-trans talk.
Upper House MP Moira Deeming smiled in selfies with a controversial speaker.
"Her views are not my views and I don't think of the Liberal Party and most of mainstream Victoria but she has a right to her views," deputy leader David Southwick said.
Police do have the power to move on those who disturb the peace, and can arrest for offensive behaviour or incitement.
The force says its focus yesterday was to "stop breaches of the peace and prevent any physical violence".
Police wouldn't be drawn on criticisms that officers allowed the Nazi display.
It says detectives will now review the footage to determine whether criminal charges can be laid.
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