Minimum jail terms for terror, hate may backfire

Terrorism offences and displaying hate symbols would attract new minimum jail terms under a coalition government, but legal experts are not convinced it would work. Read more

Jail for Nazi salutes, terrorist flags under Dutton

Displaying banned terrorist organisation symbols or performing a Nazi salute would result in at least a year behind bars under a coalition government. Read more

Calls for political unity after antisemitic attack

An independent MP has urged Anthony Albanese to call a national cabinet meeting after the former home of a prominent Jewish community leader was attacked. Read more

Nazi symbol accused on parole when chemist wall defaced

A man accused of painting a Nazi symbol on a chemist’s wall had been on parole after being jailed for assault, a magistrate has been told. Read more

Task force charges first man in antisemitism crackdown

A man accused of making death threats against members of the Jewish community is the first person to be charged by a special federal antisemitism task force. Read more

Calls to consider jail time as antisemitism grows

As Australia deals with antisemitic incidents, a specially appointed envoy says all leaders must unite to address the seriousness of the situation. Read more

Jewish Australians hopeful of imminent hostage release

A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in Gaza securing the return of hostages is reportedly close to being sealed, prompting hope in Australia. Read more

‘Ignorant’ man convicted over trans rally Nazi salute

A man has been convicted and fined after telling a magistrate he was remorseful after performing a Nazi salute and disrupting a transgender support march. Read more

Plain nasty’: PM, Dutton’s tense anti-Semitism clash

The leaders of Australia’s two major parties have again clashed over increasing anti-Semitic attacks as counter-terror police investigate more incidents. Read more

Anti-terror cops backed to find synagogue attackers

NSW leaders have promised to stand alongside the Jewish community as specialist police investigate the latest attack on a synagogue. Read more

Israel confirms son of killed Gaza hostage is also dead

Israel has confirmed that a hostage found killed in Gaza was Hamza Ziyadne, the son of another hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, who was found dead alongside him in an underground tunnel near the southern city of Rafah. Read more

Mystery over failure to charge alleged Nazi salute cop

The reasons for not charging a police sergeant accused of performing the Nazi salute twice remain a mystery
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Man denies Nazi salute at Sydney pub, pending CCTV

A man accused of performing a Nazi salute at a pub is hoping CCTV footage of the alleged incident will help clear his name. Read more

Hamas refusing to hand over list of hostages to be released in deal

Recent optimism surrounding the hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas has given way to mounting frustration as Israeli officials reveal significant obstacles in their dealings with the terrorist group—specifically, Mohammed Sinwar. Read more

Israeli parliament extends state of emergency

The Israeli parliament has extended the country’s state of emergency until the end of 2025. Read more

Police probe anti-Semitic banner on steps of Victorian parliament

Police are working to identify a group of alleged neo-Nazis who displayed an offensive banner outside a state parliament. Read more

Security upgrades made easy for places of worship

Places of public worship in NSW will be able to upgrade their security without the need for lengthy planning approvals to offer worshippers better protections. Read more

Racism rife at universities as many fear speaking out

Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, racism against foreign students and Indigenous people feeling diminished are under the Human Rights Commission’s spotlight. Read more

Protester charged for alleged display of Hezbollah flag in Melbourne

Australian Federal Police have charged a man after he allegedly waved a flag from the banned terrorist organisation Hezbollah during a protest. Read more

Man charged after alleged Nazi salute at hotel

A man has been charged after he allegedly performed a Nazi salute inside a Sydney hotel. Read more

Call to criminalise threats against places of worship

Liberal senator Paul Scarr is urging the federal government to bolster its hate crime bill and make threatening places of worship an offence following an attack on a synagogue. Read more

New Zealand overturns ban on US conservative firebrand

A New Zealand immigration official has overturned a ban on the US conservative political commentator Candace Owens entering the country, citing “the importance of free speech,” a spokesperson says. Read more

Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats

The government should make it an offence to threaten marginalised Australians and set up a national database to help combat hate crimes, a committee recommends. Read more

Warnings people could die, as hate speech intensifies

A lack of action on antisemitism may result in people being killed, leaders are warning, as community groups criticise authorities for not acting fast enough. Read more

Restaurateur who held up anti-Israel sign ‘no neo-Nazi’

A high-profile restaurateur who held up a Nazi swastika at a pro-Palestinian rally has avoided conviction after a magistrate accepted he was deeply remorseful. Read more

‘Cheap and late’: PM heckled at firebombed synagogue

Hecklers have called Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “cheap and late” during his visit to a synagogue destroyed in a suspected terrorist firebombing, as he promised support for its rebuild.
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Australia travel warning for Jews across the world

Jews or Israelis considering travelling to Australia are being told to “exercise extreme caution” after the arson on the Adass Israel synagogue was declared a likely terrorist attack. Read more

‘Time for action’ as cops hunt synagogue fire suspects

Police enforcement and prosecutions against anti-Semitic acts need to improve, Australia’s special envoy says as she calls for concrete action. Read more

Antisemitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Police will gain extra powers to tackle antisemitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community. Read more

Adass fire declared likely terrorism

An arson on a prominent synagogue is likely a terror attack, police have declared, as governments look to increase protections for worshippers.
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