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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
Recent events in Australia have raised concerns for Jewish and Israeli travelers. On October 20, 2025, an arson attack targeted a Melbourne synagogue, causing significant damage but no injuries. The Australian and Israeli prime ministers condemned the attack. Additionally, on October 19, 2025, a staff member at the University of Sydney was suspende...
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The prime ministers of Australia and Israel condemned an arson attack on a busy Melbourne synagogue, which rattled worshippers but caused no injuries.
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hindustantimes.com
2 days ago
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A Uni of Sydney staffer was suspended after calling Jewish students 'parasites' during a Sukkot event. A formal investigation is underway.
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jpost.com
2 days ago
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A botched media sting involving a Jewish activist at a Sydney restaurant has revealed controversial details about the incident.
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dailymail.co.uk
3 days ago
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Australia's High Court upheld a visa ban on Candace Owens due to her antisemitic views, reflecting a stance against hate speech.
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timesofisrael.com
6 days ago
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Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe faces investigation for remarks at a pro-Palestine rally, suggesting violent actions against Parliament, raising concerns about antisemitism.
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
Oct 13, 2025
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The University of Sydney claims an article criticizing Zionism is not racist against Jews, sparking a significant legal debate on hate speech in Australia.
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theguardian.com
Oct 13, 2025
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התארחתי במלבורן ברובע היהודי אצל משפחה שלי כולם היו ממש ידידותיים ופרו ישראלים פארקים ענקיים עם המון כלבים חמודים אנשים חמים ונעימים קהילה יהודית חזקה עם בית כנסת ומקווה
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Shay
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I visited Australia, Malbourne a few months ago, I didn't feel hostile!
ShaySep 19, 2025
ד״א מאוד ממליץ על הבית כנסת במלבורן
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Australia is a safe country, a place where you can breathe, away from the tense atmosphere of beautiful Israel. Come! :)
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I’m seeing all the news coverage about the anti‑Semitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney, and I'm really confused. ... Australia, while having some groups of racist people, has not really had any groups of anti‑semic people, it's just not something that I've ever come across or seen before.
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From a Melbourne and now Israeli Jew, Melbourne is mostly safe. Just try to avoid the protests in the city, and be careful where you wear a kippah, but other than that, you should be fine.
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