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Commissioner condemns online abuse of Jewish witnesses

Rob Klein — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:12:15 +0000

Commissioner Virginia Bell has issued a dramatic warning to people intimidating and harassing Jewish witnesses who have given evidence to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Bell opened Tuesday’s hearing in Sydney by saying she was disturbed by reports of a “dramatic increase in online hate messages” directed at lived-experience witnesses who had […]

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Social media posts expose ugly rise in antisemitic abuse

AAP — Tue, 12 May 2026 05:52:56 +0000

Antisemitic comments have flooded the online “public square”, the Royal Commission has been told, affecting the experience of many Jews on social media. Posts by political leaders, including the Australian Prime Minister, have been flooded with antisemitic comments, Jewish stereotypes and calls for Israel’s destruction. Online Hate Prevention Institute chief executive Dr Andre Oboler gave […]

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Report warns of coordinated disinformation after London attack on Jewish ambulances

Rob Klein — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:04:49 +0000

A new study has revealed a surge of antisemitic responses from Australian social media users following a suspected terrorist attack on Jewish emergency vehicles in London. The report, released today and titled “Australian responses to the attack on London ambulances”, analyses reactions to a Facebook post by the “Australian Financial Review” about the firebombing of […]

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Think tank warns social media outrage fuelling distrust and division

AAP J-Wire — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:29:58 +0000

Online outrage and disinformation spreading across social media are emerging as a serious threat to Australia’s social cohesion, according to a new report that warns the country is facing growing pressure from polarisation, terrorism and foreign conflicts. The analysis by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute argues that social cohesion is now a strategic national capability […]

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New report finds online hate follows fires at Melbourne synagogues

Rob Klein — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:25:55 +0000

When Melbourne’s Adass Synagogue was burned to the ground in late 2024, and the East Melbourne Synagogue’s entrance was set ablaze on 4 July 2025, you might have expected widespread public condemnation and solidarity. Instead, a new report has revealed a torrent of online conspiracy theories, denial, and even celebration; a disturbing sign that antisemitism […]

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A deep-dive into online antisemitism

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:24:25 +0000

Jewish people are scared. A hostile environment has been created in which targeting Jews seems to be once again acceptable. This environment includes instances of harassment and abuse in the streets, and rising levels of antisemitic hate crimes in countries around the world. Most Jewish people, however, are experiencing it through a constant stream of […]

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OPHI responsible for shutting down notorious hate site

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:03:46 +0000

Melbourne’s Online Hate Prevention Institute alerted the relevant authorities in India that the Daily Stormer, a hate site banned repeatedly all over the world, was now using a domain name registered in India, dailystormer.in. It has been operating there since November 2022. In less than 24 hours after the notification, the site has been closed. […]

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Online Hate Prevention Institute reaches the 10-year mark

J-Wire Newsdesk — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:43:49 +0000

The Online Hate Prevention Institute has celebrated its 10th anniversary. All the initial directors are still members of the organisation with Dr Andre Oboler and Jo Silver being the only two founding directors who serve on the current board. CEO Andre Oboler told J-Wire: “I have spoken to many of them to thank them for […]

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Oboler to attend important forum on the Holocaust remembrance and antisemitism

Henry Benjamin — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 23:01:42 +0000

Andre Oboler heads to Sweden this weekend, the sole Australian representative making the long trip to attend the Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism.

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Online Hate Prevention Institute welcomes Victorian Government’s response to the anti-vilification inquiry but sounds a warning

J-Wire News Service — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:27:42 +0000

The Online Hate Prevention Institute has welcomed the Victorian Government’s response to the Inquiry into anti-vilification protections but warned that the critical issue of online hate, which is fuelling much of the vilification the inquiry investigated, may not be receiving the urgent attention it needs.

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