Rise in Anti-Semitism a ‘Failure of Political Leadership’: Dutton

Published on April 11, 2024

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has taken aim at a “failure of political leadership” as one reason leading to a rise in anti-Semitism in Australia. This is despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking out against anti-Semitism in Australia in multiple interviews. But Mr. Dutton said Mr. Albanese has not “risen to the moment” since the Sydney Opera House protests on Oct. 9. On that day, hundreds of people were seen and heard on camera chanting, burning, and stomping on the Israel flag at a pro-Palestinian rally. This followed 1,200 people, including innocent Israeli civilians, being killed when Hamas launched a terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7....