This Month
Hate laws ‘patchwork’ needs urgent reform: antisemitism envoy
Jillian Segal, Australia’s first envoy to combat antisemitism, says better consistency is needed between federal, state and territory laws, pledging to push for changes in 2025.
- Tom McIlroy
- Opinion
- Opinion
Churches sowed the seeds of antisemitism but have lost control of field in post-Christian age
The shift in Christian teaching can have a limited effect when the worst prejudices come from the radical, secular left.
- Benjamin Elton
Racism and antisemitism ‘pervasive’ at universities: report
The Australian Human Rights Commission says Jewish students believe universities are incapable or unwilling to address their safety concerns.
- Tom McIlroy
‘We do not tolerate antisemitism’: Allan cracks down on Vic protests
Masks, balaclavas, glue and chains could be banned under a crackdown on extreme and radical influences at Victorian protests following the Adass Israel Synagogue attack.
- Gus McCubbing and Andrew Tillett
Islamophobia surges more than 500pc, says racism register
Amid the national debate over antisemitism, Muslims say they are also targeted by hate crimes.
- Andrew Tillett
Allan antisemitism response condemned as ‘too slow’
The Victorian premier is mulling new police powers, as two events in Sydney on Sunday underlined how the war in Gaza is stirring tension in Australia.
- Euan Black
Albanese and Dutton lay down the battle lines for the election race
The Coalition is taking a gamble on nuclear while Albanese is trying to convince voters to back his childcare plan.
- Andrew Tillett
- Opinion
- Canberra Observed
Albanese looked like he was playing catch-up because he was
This week was not the first time the prime minister’s instincts have been called into question following an inability to get ahead of thorny issues.
- Phillip Coorey
‘I’ve always been a fighter’: Pesutto vows to stay on as opposition leader
Victoria’s opposition leader has vowed to continue leading the Liberals amid growing unrest in the party; PNG is set to have its own NRL team in 2028. Here’s how the day unfolded.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade and Timothy Moore
UN votes to raise more ire, as police hunt hate suspects
Police say two males aged 15 to 20 were seen fleeing the scene after anti-Israeli words were painted on buildings in Sydney’s Woollahra and a stolen car set ablaze.
- Updated
- Andrew Tillett and Campbell Kwan
Shock and fear, but little surprise in Sydney’s Jewish heartland
Jewish TV chef Ed Halmagyi has urged fellow Jews to be patient as the spray paint perpetrators of the latest antisemitic attack remain on the loose.
- Campbell Kwan
‘We need an end to antisemitism’: PM speaks at Sydney Jewish Museum
Anthony Albanese, Allegra Spender speak after Jewish community “outraged and deeply saddened” by Woollahra attack. Follow live updates.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade and Timothy Moore
- Opinion
- Anthony Albanese
One leads, two lag in the fight against antisemitism
Anthony Albanese, Jacinta Allan and Chris Minns present a study in contrast in how they are dealing with the problem.
- Andrew Tillett
- Opinion
- Opinion
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 Downer
‘Not the Australia we know’: Jews’ plea to PM during synagogue visit
Anthony Albanese was greeted by chaotic scenes when he finally visited Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue, badly damaged in a terrorist arson attack on Friday.
- Andrew Tillett
Chalmers promises ‘first class’ RBA board picks
Jim Chalmers says he would like to announce the two new Reserve Bank boards before Christmas; Liberal MP Paul Fletcher resigns to “let somebody else have a go”. How the day unfolded.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade and Timothy Moore
Dutton blocked show of political unity on antisemitism, says Labor MP
Josh Burns says the Liberal leader stopped shadow minister James Paterson reading a statement on his behalf condemning the Melbourne synagogue attack.
- Andrew Tillett
- Opinion
- Letters to the Editor
The case against nuclear energy is convincing
Readers’ letters on the CSIRO’s latest assessment of nuclear power, antisemitism, big business and productivity, and safeguarding essential food supplies.
- Analysis
- Anthony Albanese
Taskforce better late than never, but the damage has been done
It feels like the government has again underestimated the import of a serious event and is playing catch-up, which doesn’t help a prime minister fighting a perception of weakness.
- Phillip Coorey
New police, ASIO squad to keep Jews safe
Amid a deepening political row, a special flying squad of officers will be created to tackle antisemitism as Friday’s synagogue fire is declared an act of terrorism.
- Updated
- Andrew Tillett and Gus McCubbing