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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
In the past year, Sydney has experienced a significant rise in antisemitic incidents, including a terror attack at Bondi Beach in December 2025. The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has been actively investigating these issues, with hearings focusing on protests and police responses. In August 2026, a senior police officer apologized for failing to alert Jewish groups about a neo-Nazi protest. Additionally, a man was charged for wearing a swastika shirt outside the commission's venue. Israeli President Isaac Herzog acknowledged the longstanding issue of antisemitism in Australia during his visit in February 2026. Given the Israeli government's travel advisory for Australia, travelers should exercise caution....
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Australia and Israel maintain diplomatic relations, though policy differences have strained ties. Australian councils and authorities have also taken steps to address antisemitism and Jewish community security....
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Sydney Roosters players visited Chabad of Bondi and met Rabbi Eli Schlanger five days before he was killed in the Bondi Beach mass shooting. The article recounts the club’s grief and support for the Jewish community afterward.
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abc.net.au
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Leaders say relations between communities at all-time low as antisemitism spike since Oct. 7 raises concern hatred is being normalized.
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timesofisrael.com
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The Jewish community in Australia reflects on the conclusion of the antisemitism royal commission, emphasizing the need for change and safety following a tragic attack.
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abc.net.au
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After more than 60 days of public hearings, the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has come to an emotional close.
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abc.net.au
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The Royal Commission has revealed deep divides in Australian society regarding antisemitism, with testimonies highlighting fears among Jewish Australians.
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abc.net.au
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A Sydney man, Mohommed Farhat, has been denied parole for vandalizing cars with anti-Israel graffiti, reflecting concerns over antisemitic ideology.
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theguardian.com
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The inquiry into antisemitism following a terror attack at Bondi Beach is set to conclude early, despite calls for an extension.
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canberratimes.com.au
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Extra hearings in the royal commission probing the Bondi Beach massacre would be money well spent, a premier says as the probe's final week of evidence starts.
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perthnow.com.au
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An inquiry revealed that a podcast funded for social cohesion featured a known conspiracy theorist linked to antisemitism, raising concerns about the use of public funds.
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abc.net.au
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Australia's capital will join a gun buyback as part of a response to a shooting spree that killed 15 at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday.
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reuters.com
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