A senior police staff member of almost 25 years in Queensland is facing court after being accused of 41 counts of using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence in what the prosecution argues was a string of “very anti-Semitic” public social media posts.
Muamer Nukic, 50, was charged by police on Jan. 5 before facing Brisbane Magistrates Court later that afternoon where it was heard he created posts supportive of listed terrorist organisations Hezbollah, Hamas, and Ansar Allah, better known as the Houthi movement.
In a statement, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) said the charges came following an investigation into “hate crime related offences.”
“In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when a member of the service faces serious allegations of misconduct,” they said.
“This does not mean that the allegations against the member have been substantiated.”
According to his LinkedIn profile, Nukic served with the QPS since 2001 and currently holds the title of Senior Protective Services Officer.
During the court hearing, it was reported that a prosecutor accused Nukic—a permanent resident who migrated to Australia from the now-Muslim-majority country of Bosnia—of making numerous offensive posts online between 2024 and 2026.
In one example, Nukic allegedly wrote: “[Expletive] you and [expletive] Israel” on a post featuring 10-year-old Bondi shooting victim Matilda, and wrote the comment “Zionist [expletive]” on another post featuring the young slain Jewish girl.
Nukic’s lawyer, Emma Kearney, defended her client, saying that while he held and expressed pro-Palestinian views, this did not constitute a criminal offence.
However, her argument was rejected by Magistrate Lewis Shillito, who said the man’s posts had deviated from support for Palestinians, instead entering the realm of supporting violence against Australians.
Shillito also noted that Nukic’s posts were supportive of Hamas, Hezbollah and Ansar Allah.
The accused was later released on bail, on the condition he is banned from social media use.
He will face Brisbane Magistrates Court again in February 2026.
Jewish Group Responds
In a statement posted to social media, the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies (QJBD) said it commended Nukic’s arrest and thanked investigators for their work.
“The speed with which the QPS has acted to charge an individual following these reports demonstrates a serious commitment to professional standards and public accountability,” they said.
“The circumstances surrounding this arrest serve as a disturbing reminder of the ongoing presence of Jew hatred within our community.
“It is deeply concerning that such sentiments persist in Queensland, and this incident illustrates that there are still those who harbour prejudice against the Jewish community.”
The QJBD also called on all Australians to reject anti-Semitism and all forms of vilification.
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