Mandatory jail for terror risks ‘serious injustice’

Australians from vulnerable communities could be disproportionately harmed by laws that introduce mandatory jail time for some terror offences, experts warn. Read more

Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court

As the nation reels over the discovery of an explosives-laden caravan, a woman named in relation to the find has fronted court over an antisemitic attack. Read more

University heads grilled over antisemitism inaction

Vice-chancellors have defended action taken against antisemitism on university campuses amid concerns that Jewish students feel unsafe. Read more

ABC in ‘damage control’ over radio host’s Gaza post

ABC’s former chair was told a “negligent error of judgment” had led to a journalist with views critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza being hired to fill a pre-Christmas radio slot.
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Parliament condemns ‘unacceptable’ antisemitic attacks

Antisemitism in Australia has been condemned across the parliament as the Albanese government comes under attack over its approach. Read more

Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl

A former ABC radio host says she was hired to discuss cats and Christmas pudding, but sharing an anti-Israel social media post thrust her into the burdensome role of being a poster girl for justice, humanity and press freedom. Read more

Egging attack no longer antisemitic as teens charged

Police have backtracked on suggestions the egging of a group of young women was another example of the antisemitic attacks recently aimed at Jewish communities. Read more

Alleged antisemite lived in Jewish-run crisis home

A man will remain in custody after allegedly hurling antisemitic abuse at a woman while he was living in Jewish-run crisis accommodation. Read more

Ex-ABC host stands by anti-Israel ‘genocide’ posts

A journalist ousted after a push by senior ABC figures including then-chair Ita Buttrose has stood by past public comments accusing the state of Israel of committing apartheid and genocide in Gaza. Read more

Neo-Nazi group sanctioned in bid to block antisemitism

Stopping radicalisation and curbing antisemitism and hate have led to counter-terrorism sanctions on a neo-Nazi group that promotes racial violence. Read more

Extremism in sights as antisemitic attacks on the rise

Social media radicalisation is again raising its head with accusations that tech companies are putting profits over safety. Read more

Warning as conspiracies swirl over antisemitic plot

A caravan that was found packed with explosives has given rise to antisemitic conspiracy theories, prompting a call for leaders to improve their communication. Read more

The Great not advised it was a target

Sydney’s The Great Synagogue’s chief minister, Rabbi Benjamin Elton, said authorities never informed him the synagogue was a potential target and he only learned of the development through the media. Read more

Frydenberg slams Albanese over antisemitic attacks

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of failing to set red lines not to be crossed after anti-Semitic attacks began ramping up in Australia. Read more

Australia’s reputation ‘shredded’ by antisemitic spate

Australia was once viewed as a multicultural melting pot, but a string of attacks against its Jewish community has cast doubt over this perception. Read more

Bomb caravan’s owner was accused of antisemitic attack

A caravan found with high-powered explosives inside has been linked to a woman who was already charged over an anti-Semitic incident. Read more

Leaders speak about antisemitism

Senior leaders have condemned the antisemitic incident involving a caravan full of explosives as an “attack on the Australian way of life”. Read more

Plot fuels federal stoush over antisemitism response

The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences. Read more

Owner of caravan in antisemitic plot in police custody

The owner of a caravan packed with explosives for a potential anti-Semitic terror plot is in custody, as the NSW premier defends police for keeping the thwarted scheme under wraps for 10 days. Read more

Alleged neo-Nazis face court over Australia Day march

A group of men charged over a neo-Nazi rally has started appearing in court, including two men charged under tough new anti-Nazi laws. Read more

Politicising Holocaust, anti-Semitism ‘grotesque’

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has labelled efforts to politicise anti-Semitism and the Holocaust as “grotesque” saying the issue did not belong to either side of politics. Read more

PM pledges $6.4m for Holocaust education efforts

Anthony Albanese has pledged $6.4 million to build a national Holocaust education centre in Canberra and upgrade a facility in Western Australia that does school workshops. Read more

Jessica outfoxes rivals to claim Oceania championship

Olympic canoe great Jessica Fox has shaken off the competition cobwebs to win the Oceania title in the K1 event, with her sister Noemie in fourth. Read more

Police ‘out in force’ on Aust Day amid racist attacks

Already heightened tension in the community could further be inflamed by expected mass protests on Australia Day, prompting a major police response. Read more

Fears hate speech laws could make antisemitism worse

A crackdown on hate speech laws to curb antisemitism could have the opposite effect, legal experts warn. Read more

Defending cycling Tour champion hurt in race crash

British cyclist Stevie Williams, the defending Tour Down Under champion and the No.1 rider for the Israel Premier Tech team, is nursing cuts on an elbow and knee after crashing during the pivotal third stage of this year’s race. Read more

Fox sisters back to work after basking in Olympic glow

Champion paddlers Jessica and Noemie Fox admit some uncertainty about returning to racing for the first time since winning gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Read more

Coalition demands detail on foreign actors terror claim

Australians deserve to be given more information about claims overseas actors are paying locals to carry out antiSemitic attacks, the coalition says. Read more

ANU student reinstated after declaring Hamas support

A student at the Australian National University has successfully appealed her expulsion after declaring unconditional support for terrorist group Hamas, a parliamentary inquiry has been told. Read more

Police zero in on second man over synagogue attack

Investigators are zeroing in on a second person allegedly involved in a graffiti and arson attack on a synagogue as one man is held in custody over the anti-Semitic incident.
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