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Accused Nazi saluter professes love for Australia

Daniel Alexander Stocks has been granted a six-week adjournment in his case to seek legal advice. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

A man filmed allegedly repeatedly making Nazi salutes in public has declared his love for Australia after facing court.

Daniel Alexander Stocks appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday, charged with making a Nazi gesture that would be visible in a public place over an incident in August.

Dressed in a blue hoodie, the 36-year-old was granted a six-week adjournment to seek legal advice.

Stocks, who represented himself in court, was allegedly in the company of far-right National Socialist Network members at a Perth CBD licensed venue when he made four Nazi salute gestures in view of the public.

Patrons recorded Stocks' actions and he was also overheard making racist remarks and racial slurs, police previously said.

The footage of the salutes wasn't played in court, with Stocks only speaking to confirm his identity and that he understood the charge before Magistrate Andrew Matthews reprimanded him for chewing in the court.

Daniel Alexander Stocks exits court
Daniel Stocks was allegedly with far-right National Socialist Network members at the venue. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

Stocks is scheduled to reappear in the same court on December 10, when Mr Matthews told him he expects an indication of 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."

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