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Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences.

System 'failed to protect' girl from parents, church

System 'failed to protect' girl from parents, church

System 'failed to protect' girl from parents, church

System 'failed to protect' girl from parents, church

The system "failed to protect" a diabetic girl killed by her parents and a small religious group who withheld her medication for days, the victim's sister says.

Renewed 'never again' call on Holocaust remembrance day

Renewed 'never again' call on Holocaust remembrance day

Renewed 'never again' call on Holocaust remembrance day

Renewed 'never again' call on Holocaust remembrance day

A Holocaust survivor has spoken of the horrific ordeal to highlight the importance of remembering where racism can lead as anti-Semitism spikes in Australia.

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Second man charged after attempted synagogue arson

Second man charged after attempted synagogue arson

Another man has been charged over a synagogue fire as police prepare for heightened tensions over the Australia Day weekend after a wave of anti-Semitic crimes.

Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

A crackdown on hate speech laws to curb anti-Semitism could have the opposite effect, legal experts warn.

Dark theory on foreign actors behind anti-Semitic crime

Dark theory on foreign actors behind anti-Semitic crime

As authorities investigate whether foreign actors are paying Australians to commit acts of anti-Semitism, experts are warning they won't be easy to track down.

'Insulting': trans music tutor sues Catholic schools

'Insulting': trans music tutor sues Catholic schools

A transgender tutor has accused a Catholic schools body of failing to let her work after she transitioned and asking invasive questions about her bathroom use.

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Racist graffiti targets Arabic community

Racist graffiti targets Arabic community

Racist graffiti targets Arabic community

Racist graffiti targets Arabic community

Racist graffiti has been found sprayed on a shop wall, drawing condemnation from the home affairs minister and community leaders.

'Soul-crushing' attacks raising Jewish community fears

'Soul-crushing' attacks raising Jewish community fears

'Soul-crushing' attacks raising Jewish community fears

'Soul-crushing' attacks raising Jewish community fears

After a string of anti-Semitic incidents in the past week, Jewish community leaders say they are constantly looking over their shoulder in fear of more attacks.

Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

There are fears anti-Semitic incidents in Australia are worsening after an attack on a home that previously belonged to a prominent Jewish community leader.

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

An independent MP has urged Anthony Albanese to call a national cabinet meeting after the former home of a prominent Jewish community leader was attacked.

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Jewish leaders have condemned the "hateful criminals" behind another vandalism attack on a synagogue, as counterterrorism police take over the investigation.

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Another Sydney synagogue has been targeted by "hate-filled" vandals who spray-painted swastikas across its front wall overnight.

Swastikas sprayed on synagogue in 'monstrous' attack

Swastikas sprayed on synagogue in 'monstrous' attack

Swastikas sprayed on synagogue in 'monstrous' attack

Swastikas sprayed on synagogue in 'monstrous' attack

An anti-Semitic graffiti attack on a synagogue has been branded a monstrous and appalling act and sparked fresh calls for tougher laws.

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Ex-priest accused of grooming 14yo boy faces court

An ex-priest charged with grooming after a police officer posed online as a 14-year-old boy donned an Akubra-style hat and face mask as he left court.

Security upgrades made easy for places of worship

Places of public worship in NSW will be able to upgrade their security without the need for lengthy planning approvals to offer worshippers better protections.

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

A hostage and a rescuer of the Lindt Cafe siege have opened up about their struggles in the decade since as leaders lay flowers to mark the anniversary.

Call to criminalise threats against places of worship

A senator is urging the federal government to bolster its hate crime bill and make threatening places of worship an offence following an attack on a synagogue.

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Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats

The government should make it an offence to threaten marginalised Australians and set up a national database to help combat hate crimes, a committee recommends.

PM lashes anti-Semitic attacks as evil and disgraceful

Anthony Albanese has delivered an impassioned call for Australians to unite around common values and respect after two attacks on Jewish communities.

'Cheap and late': PM heckled at firebombed synagogue

An angry crowd has met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he visited a synagogue to see for himself the destruction caused by a suspected terrorist attack.

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

The firebombing of a synagogue was likely an 'evil' and politically motivated terror attack, authorities say, as police search for three suspects.

Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation

Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police.

PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

A synagogue incident has been called a 'terrorist attack' by some, and while the prime minister personally agrees, an official determination has not been made.

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