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Hate speech laws based on race, say Muslim groups

Hate speech laws based on race, say Muslim groups

The discovery of an explosives-laden caravan revealed to be a hoax has prompted hasty new laws that protect only some Australians, Muslim groups say.

Hefty prison terms in anti-Semitism, racism crackdown

Hefty prison terms in anti-Semitism, racism crackdown

Hefty prison terms in anti-Semitism, racism crackdown

Hefty prison terms in anti-Semitism, racism crackdown

Multiple states are beefing up vilification laws in a push to curb anti-Semitism and other racist crimes, but some groups are worried they are an overreach.

Stoush over anti-Israel 'kill' rant video stalls probe

Stoush over anti-Israel 'kill' rant video stalls probe

Stoush over anti-Israel 'kill' rant video stalls probe

Stoush over anti-Israel 'kill' rant video stalls probe

Two nurses who bragged about killing Israeli patients are yet to be charged by police as investigators seek access to video footage.

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Dutton wants citizenship debate after anti-Israel video

Dutton wants citizenship debate after anti-Israel video

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for a "conversation" on citizenship rules after a video surfaced of nurses bragging they would kill Israeli patients.

PM calls for civility after alleged MP death threats

PM calls for civility after alleged MP death threats

The prime minister has urged civility after a man was charged for allegedly making death threats and anti-Semitic comments towards two politicians.

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

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.

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Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

As Australia deals with anti-Semitic incidents, a specially appointed envoy says all leaders must unite to address the seriousness of the situation.

Anti-Semitic graffiti defies Australian values: PM

Anti-Semitic graffiti defies Australian values: PM

Anti-Semitic graffiti defies Australian values: PM

Anti-Semitic graffiti defies Australian values: PM

The latest round of anti-Semitic graffiti in Sydney's east has been condemned as part of an intolerable rise in bigotry as police investigate.

Security upgrades made easy for places of worship

Security upgrades made easy for places of worship

Security upgrades made easy for places of worship

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.

PM lashes anti-Semitic attacks as evil and disgraceful

PM lashes anti-Semitic attacks as evil and disgraceful

PM lashes anti-Semitic attacks as evil and disgraceful

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.

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

'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

Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation

Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation

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

PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

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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Mix of quiet sorrow and anger over synagogue attack

A member of a Jewish community targeted in a firebomb attack says the damage to the Adass Israel Synagogue is a cause of great anguish.

Synagogue arson attack sparks manhunt, security plea

Australia's Jewish community has called for better security around its places of worship after two masked arsonists set fire to a major synagogue.

Students jump ticket barriers in train station rally

Student demonstrators staged a loud pro-Palestine protest at a major train station, a day after a man was arrested as tensions ran high outside a synagogue.

Premier faces outcry after flagging limits on protests

Muslim faith leaders and the union movement have spoken against the idea of limiting recurring protests that stretch police resources floated by a premier.

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Court to hear police protest shutdown application

Police will try to shut down planned protests and vigils on the anniversary of Hamas's Israel terrorist attack, a moved slammed as an attack on human rights.

Ezidi refugees mark decade of surviving ISIS massacres

Hundreds of Ezidi refugees have gathered in regional NSW towns to commemorate 10 years since surviving terrorist group ISIS killing men and enslaving women.

Morrison addresses Christian rally against anti-Semites

"We don't accept it, we won't accept it": Christians have stood side by side with the Jewish community in Sydney to protest against anti-Semitism.

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