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Dutton announces federal crackdown on antisemitism, including visa cancellations

Rob Klein — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:39:08 +0000

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a sweeping new policy to combat antisemitic hate crimes in Australia, promising to reopen cold cases, direct federal police to prioritise investigations, and cancel visas for foreign nationals involved in such conduct. Outlined in a detailed submission to the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), the proposal aims to […]

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Coalition pledges $35 million to rebuild Adass Israel Synagogue

Rob Klein — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:13:55 +0000

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged $35 million toward the rebuilding of Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue, which was firebombed in December 2024 in what police have described as a likely act of terrorism. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of December 6, remains under active investigation by Victoria Police and the Australian Federal […]

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Parliament condemns ‘unacceptable’ antisemitic attacks

AAP — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:33:33 +0000

Antisemitism in Australia has been condemned across the parliament as the Albanese government comes under attack over its approach. Politicians have condemned the “appalling” rise of antisemitic attacks as parliament returned, with Anthony Albanese forced to defend Labor’s track record on stamping out hate. Independent MP Allegra Spender called on the parliament to deplore the […]

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Peter Dutton: Am Yisrael Chai

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:30:53 +0000

Opposition leader Peter Dutton sends a Chanukah message to the Australian Jewish community. “This Chanukah, there is much that will weigh heavily on the minds of Jewish people in Israel, around the world, and here in Australia. There’s the plight of the hostages who remain in Hamas’s captivity. There’s the chilling reality that in Israel’s […]

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Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats

AAP — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:41:31 +0000

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. Threatening or urging violence against Australians from marginalised communities could become an offence as the government attempts to tackle hate crimes. A Senate committee report on proposed laws to combat hate crimes […]

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Warnings people could die, as hate speech intensifies

AAP — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 01:43:17 +0000

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. Hate speech laws are in the spotlight as fears escalate that people could be killed in antisemitic attacks. Federal police are confident they’re closing in on those responsible for inciting […]

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Federal coalition pledges $8.5m for Sydney Jewish Museum expansion

Rob Klein — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:04:36 +0000

The Federal Coalition has announced an $8.5 million commitment to fund the expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum, matching the $8.5 million already pledged by the NSW state government. This combined $17 million will enable the Museum to build the Centre of Jewish Life and Tolerance, which aims to nearly double its visitor capacity by […]

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Coalition ‘extreme’ for being against US on ceasefire

AAP — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 06:14:54 +0000

The federal coalition has been criticised as being “extreme” for its stance against a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, leaving it at odds with Australia’s allies. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has lashed the federal opposition for its “extreme” stance against a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, putting it at odds with the position of Australia’s […]

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Julian Leeser and October 7

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:21:57 +0000

Liberal MP for the Sydney seat of Berowra Julian Leeser addressed parliament today. This is what he told members. Today we think of the 1,200 men, women and children, citizens of more than 30 countries, who were slaughtered by Hamas in the largest murder of Jewish people on a single day since the Holocaust. We […]

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Peter Dutton visits site of the Oct 7 massacre

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:48:41 +0000

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton has visited the area where Hamas perpetrated the horrific attack on October 7. He posted on Facebook: “On October 7, with eerie echoes of Nazi barbarism, Hamas terrorists murdered 1,200 innocent civilians, including hundreds of young people attending the Nova Music Festival and families living at Kibbutz Be’eri near […]

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