Politics latest: Anthony Albanese visits firebombed Adass Israel Melbourne synagogue
Anthony Albanese was welcomed by community leaders but heckled after emerging from the burnt-out Melbourne synagogue, where he pledged 'whatever support was necessary' and said Australia would never tolerate evil acts.
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