Racism
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- Antisemitism
Opposition mounts over Allan’s new hate laws
The premier faces a Jewish backlash over plans to insert a “genuine political purpose” defence into the government’s proposed expansion of anti-vilification laws.
- Chip Le Grand
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- Opinion
- Antisemitism
What if the antisemitic tide has a bigger target: Australia’s stability?
If foreign malign forces masterminded some of this wave of attacks, as authorities suspect, Australia will not be alone.
- Lydia Khalil
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- Cruises
Cruise crew dress up in Ku Klux Klan-like costumes for Christmas event
A spokeswoman for P&O Cruises Australia said the crew meant to dress up as snow cones, and it was “just stupid” to think they acted with any malice.
- Lachlan Abbott
- Opinion
- Crime
More laws won’t stop hate speech. But there’s something else we can do
Antisemitism and Islamophobia are nothing new in this country. But community and political leaders can help keep them in check by toning down their own rhetoric.
- Jenna Price
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- Indigenous
The shocking racist history behind this Metro Tunnel station name
George Arden was a racist who called Indigenous people violent, ignorant savages. The state government is naming a train station after him.
- Carolyn Webb
- Opinion
- Religion
Naming a Jewish baby is an act of faith – especially now
As I prepare to welcome a new soul into our family, I pray they will grow up in an Australia where they can wear their identity with pride and without fear.
- Nomi Kaltmann
Mystery over rusty bullet found outside burnt-out synagogue
Police are investigating a rusty bullet that was found directly outside the scene of Friday’s arson attack.
- Ashleigh McMillan and Brittany Busch
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- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli president urges Albanese to crack down on antisemitism in firebombing’s wake
Isaac Herzog spoke personally with the prime minister to tell Australian leaders to take “firm and strong” action to protect the Jewish community.
- Paul Sakkal, James Massola and Matthew Knott
‘This is an attack on all Jews in Melbourne’: Leaders reeling after attack
Jewish leaders say tolerance for antisemitic campaigns, protest and abuse should have ended months before Friday’s arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue.
- Chip Le Grand
As it happened: Melbourne synagogue Adass Israel in Ripponlea torched in early morning firebombing; prime minister, leaders condemn attack
The arson squad is investigating an attack on a synagogue in Melbourne’s inner south-east. Catch up on our coverage for Friday, December 6.
- Elissa Goldstein and Hanna Mills Turbet
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