We know that, as the Israel-Hamas war continues, instances of antisemitism, along with Islamophobia, are rising in Australia. There has been verbal abuse on streets, alleged assaults and death threats, leaving communities distressed and fearful. Children are...
I also note that the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has caused incredible angst amongst many in our Jewish and Muslim communities. Symbols of hate have been used to intimidate and harass. We must call this behaviour out. We must, in this place—as...
I listened to the last speaker. Much as I greatly revere and honour her point of view, you stand back here and you say 1,200 people were murdered—there is no other word for it—in cold blood in Israel. If I was Israeli, there would be one thing that I would do...
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,...
The Australian government failed to condemn Israel, even when, in the first six weeks, almost 15,000 people were killed—over 6,000 children—and these figures are expected to go up drastically if and when Palestinians will be allowed to reach their loved ones, who...
