What’s on your mind, Allegra?

Independent MP Allegra Spender has called on parliament to unite in the fight against antisemitism and hate by passing hate speech laws that impose criminal penalties for spreading the hate that leads to violence, even when it doesn’t directly call for violence. Read more

Hate speech laws pushed to limit to curb antisemitism

The prime minister has pledged to get hate speech laws right rather than rush them in response to an opposition edict to recall parliament before Christmas. Read more

Antisemitism probe sets up campus free speech battle

Jewish groups have welcomed the establishment of an antisemitism education task force to root out the source of anti-Jewish hate, but want stronger action on university culture. Read more

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Neo-Nazi found guilty on appeal of performing salute

A far-right extremist did perform a Nazi salute outside court, a judge has ruled following an appeal hearing. Read more

Courageous couple who defied Bondi gunmen are ‘martyrs’

The first victims of the Bondi shooting have been remembered for their courage and fighting to be Jewish after confronting the gunmen before the shooting began. Read more

NSW government to restrict public assemblies after terror attack

The New South Wales Government is set to impose restrictions on public assemblies in designated areas following a recent terrorist attack aimed at safeguarding the community, reducing intimidation, and allowing police to concentrate on public safety. Read more

How they are doing

NSW Health extends its deepest sympathies to the families, friends and loved ones of those who died and were injured at Bondi Beach. Read more

PM rules out pre-Christmas recall after Bondi attacks

Federal parliament won’t be recalled for an emergency session before Christmas to legislate measures to limit anti-Semitism and hate speech after the Bondi massacre.
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Trump imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on two more ICC judges over their position on Israel. Read more

Auckland march to stand with Jewish community after Bondi terror attack

A march in support of New Zealand’s Jewish community and against antisemitism will take place in central Auckland on Sunday, following the deadly terrorist attack on a Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Read more

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The stories of the victims of the Sydney Chanukah massacre

The stories of the victims of the Sydney Chanukah massacre Read more

Federal and NSW governments announce $20m-plus recovery package after Bondi attack

The Albanese and Minns governments have jointly announced a more than $20 million recovery package in response to the antisemitic terrorist attack in Bondi, delivering immediate financial assistance, expanded victim support services and targeted help for local businesses. Read more

Man banned from Bondi after Jewish ‘threat’ mid-flight

A man who allegedly made antisemitic threats during a flight from Bali to Sydney has been banned from Bondi after being granted bail. Read more

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

Jewish Australians and the opposition have excoriated the prime minister’s leadership in the wake of Australia’s deadliest massacre in three decades. Read more

Hate preachers on notice as Bondi victims mourned

The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach terror attacks have been laid to rest as the government moves ahead with cracking down on extremist clerics. Read more

Bondi shooter faces life sentence as victims mourned

As the nation comes to grips with a horrific mass shooting, a 10-year-old girl and an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor will be laid to rest. Read more

How they are doing

Latest report from NSW Health. Read more

Arrests in London over chanting ‘intifada’ slogans

The phrase “globalise the intifada” could lead to protesters being arrested as UK police say “words have meaning and consequence” after the Bondi Beach attack. Read more

Plan to expel preachers spewing hate after Bondi attack

People found to be spouting racial hatred could have their visas cancelled as the government seeks to stamp out extremism after the deadly Bondi attack.
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Push for migration, hate speech shift after massacre

The government is under pressure to bolster hate speech laws after pledging to strengthen migration rules to ensure people with antisemitic views can’t settle in the country following the Bondi massacre. Read more

Gun crackdown detailed as police ready Bondi charges

A snap sitting of parliament is expected to pass firearm caps and other urgent changes as emotions remain high in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. Read more

Bondi terror accused Naveed Akram faces 59 charges

Accused terrorist Naveed Akram has been charged with murder among 59 offences over the deadly Bondi Beach attack.
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‘Bondi our own October 7’: Jewish leader mourned

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Prime Minister yet to visit hospitalised victims

A spokesperson for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told J-Wire that the Australian leader is yet to visit any Jewish patients currently hospitalised following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Read more

The Lucky Country is not lucky anymore Josh Frydenberg audio

Former Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg visited Bondi Beach this morning, making a major address and answering media questions. Read more

Conspiracies flooded social media within minutes of Bondi massacre

Within 15 minutes of Sunday’s deadly shooting at a Bondi Beach Chanukah celebration, antisemitic conspiracy theories claiming Jews orchestrated their own massacre were already spreading across social media platforms.

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‘Fear has killed our dream’: Avner’s Bakery prepares to close after two years of threats

Avner’s Bakery, the popular Jewish bagel shop in Sydney’s Surry Hills, is preparing to close its doors, citing sustained antisemitic harassment and escalating safety concerns following the recent violence in Bondi.

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Family praises bravery of 22-year-old officer wounded in Bondi shooting

On 14 December, Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert, 22, was shot while on duty at Bondi Beach during a Chanukah celebration, suffering two gunshot wounds and now facing a long road to recovery, his family says.

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