Make no mistake: the Albanese government will do whatever it takes to defend our social cohesion by tackling antisemitic and terrorist symbols head-on. Once associated with genocide, these are again emerging on our streets and in our suburbs. Dr ANANDA-RAJAH (Higgins)...
In the days since 7 October, many Jewish people have become fearful and anxious when outside their homes—and with justification. Some students from Jewish schools are avoiding wearing uniforms, and Jewish businesses are facing protests and boycotts. At the same time,...
It took decades for many Holocaust survivors to talk about the horrors they experienced, but never has it been more important for the lessons of the Holocaust to be heeded. Dr ANANDA-RAJAH (Higgins) (16:08): Turning ‘never again’ into action is the baton...
Coalition MPs gave themselves licence to spout what I felt was the most appalling racist commentary. Then, with Israel and Hamas, the bellicose warmongering escalated on both sides of this House. I thought I couldn’t be shocked anymore—not so. The inhumanity,...
We can’t ignore the bigger context in which this is happening. It is worth noting, since the atrocities of 7 October in Israel and Israel’s incursions into Gaza, regrettably, there’s been an alarming uptick of antisemitism in this country. Many...
