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Lowy’s lament: ‘I know how insidious antisemitism can be’

Lowy’s lament: ‘I know how insidious antisemitism can be’

Sir Frank Lowy saw hatred against Jews first hand in Hitler’s Europe and is shaken by the antisemitism he sees now “leaking out of decent people” in Australia.

Jill MargoSenior writer
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Looking in from the outside, Sir Frank Lowy is shaken by what is happening in Australia. He’s been watching as antisemitism seeps into the country and weakens its famous sense of “a fair go”.

This is new, something he never experienced in his 66 years in Australia.

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Jill MargoSenior writerJill Margo is based in the Sydney office. Jill has won multiple prizes, including two Walkley Awards and is an adjunct associate professor at School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia. Connect with Jill on Twitter. Email Jill at jmargo@afr.com

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