Albanese’s press conferences and spot news appearances were dominated by the same topic: rising antisemitism following a spike in the vandalism of synagogues and harassment of Jewish people. The burning question was whether American support for Israel’s offensive in Gaza,

Government authorities have not done enough to stamp out hatred of Jews in Australia, which has allowed it to fester in the aftermath of October 7, said the daughter of a Holocaust survivor who was wounded at the Bondi shootings on Sunday.

Canberra said it had "credible intelligence" Iran likely directed others. The Australian debate is like a mirror of the American debate. Opposition figures had been warning for months that antisemitism was intensifying.

This research – which is in the early stages and yet to be peer reviewed – has recorded a significant increase in antisemitic sentiment after October 7.

Australia saw a record 1,045 antisemitic incidents in 2024, up 26% from 2023, more than double the average annual tally from 2018-22.

A Jewish Republican lawmaker turned down her invitation, despite being touted by the group as an "honored guest."

Aronson is the treasurer of Keneseth Israel in Annapolis. That congregation’s president, J.D. Goldsmith, co-founded the Jewish Federation of Annapolis & the Chesapeake last month along with philanthropist Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi. They aim to create a united front against antisemitism, which, though less common than in 1970, is still present today.

In an earlier interview, she conflated the March for Humanity on Sydney Harbour Bridge in August with the attack, but told SBS News she had not urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to crack down on pro-Palestinian protests.