AN ‘It’s ok to be white’ banner was unfurled during Perth Scorchers’ game at Optus Stadium last night.
The banner was displayed by three men in the top tier of the stadium as the Scorchers opened the batting against the Sydney Thunder.
It is understood the men took down the banner shortly after and were issued move-on notices by police.
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The phrase gained prominence in October after senator Pauline Hanson put forward a motion in Federal Parliament declaring ‘it’s ok to be white’.
The slogan has a history of affiliation with white supremacists and Neo-Nazi groups.
The Federal Government originally supported Sen. Hanson motion before backing down and blamed their initial support on an ‘administrative error’.