Prime Minister Condemns Rise of Antisemitism as Jewish Australians Feel ‘Cold Shadows’ on Oct. 7 Anniversary

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has voiced his concern over the rise of antisemitism in Australia, particularly in the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. On the anniversary of the Oct. 7 assault, which claimed the lives of over 1,200 Israeli civilians, Albanese reaffirmed the government’s commitment to condemning all forms of hatred and discrimination. “Jewish Australians have felt the cold shadows of antisemitism reaching into the present day, and as a nation, we say never again. There is no place in Australia for discrimination against people of any faith,” Albanese said in a statement. He also condemned Hamas’ violent actions, recognising the distress the conflict has caused for the Australian community....