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Georgina Downer

Albanese must lead like Labor heroes Evatt and Hawke on antisemitism

When Australia’s Jewish community has been under threat, strong prime ministers have stepped up to offer support and reassurance. Today, that sense of security is evaporating.

Georgina DownerRobert Menzies Institute

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Australia was once a beacon of social cohesion and tolerance, a haven for those fleeing persecution. It offered Holocaust survivors and their descendants a welcoming embrace, a place where they could rebuild their lives free from fear.

However, the landscape has shifted dramatically. Over the past year, a surge in antisemitism has torn up our historical respect and care for Jewish Australians, transforming Australia into a dangerous place for our this Jewish community.

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Georgina Downer is the chief executive of the Robert Menzies Institute.

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