Prime Minister Responds to Allegations He Has Failed to Suppress Anti-Semitism

Published on November 16, 2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to criticisms from the Opposition that he has failed to appropriately condemn anti-Semitism following terrorist group Hamas’ Oct. 7 incursion on Israel. In a parliamentary speech on Nov. 15, the prime minister accused Coalition leader Peter Dutton of weaponising anti-Semitism for political points. “The weaponisation of, or attempt to weaponise, anti-semitism in this chamber to make it a partisan issue is frankly beyond contempt”, Mr. Albanese said. Mr. Albanese also maintains his view that there is no harm in voicing support for both the Australian Jewish and Islamic communities as the conflict rages on. “Jewish Australians are fearful at the moment. The sort of activity that is occurring is scaring them, and I stand with them. No-one should threaten people because of their religion or their race in this country,” he said....

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