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Special envoy's plan to combat antisemitism

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ELIMINATING ANTISEMITISM Australian Government response to the Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism

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After two years of eye-rolls from the Left, Jews are finally being heard. Albo may have taken action today, but his failure will haunt him forever: PETER VAN ONSELEN

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The Australian government announced a suite of measures combating hate speech and antisemitism on Thursday, following <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/terror-shooting-at-sydney-hanukkah-event-kills-">a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach</a> on Dec. 14, 2025, that killed 15 people and injured 49 others.

The Australian government announced a suite of measures combating hate speech and antisemitism on Thursday, following a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on Dec. 14, 2025, that killed 15 people and injured 49 others.

In a press conference, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conceded that “more could have always been done” to address antisemitism before the attack, stating that governments are not “perfect,” but that Labor had engaged the issue in a “constructive way.”

In a press conference, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conceded that “more could have always been done” to address antisemitism before the attack, stating that governments are not “perfect,” but that Labor had engaged the issue in a “constructive way.”

The reforms include a five-point plan establishing new hate speech laws for “hate preachers,” greater penalties for promoting violence, making hate an aggravating factor in online crime, developing a regime for organizations that promote hate and creating a “narrow federal offence” for “serious [racial] vilification.”

The reforms include a five-point plan establishing new hate speech laws for “hate preachers,” greater penalties for promoting violence, making hate an aggravating factor in online crime, developing a regime for organizations that promote hate and creating a “narrow federal offence” for “serious [racial] vilification.”

In addition to this, the government stated that it will formally adopt the 13 recommendations put forward by Special Envoy Jillian Segal’s “Plan to Combat Antisemitism,” after publishing its full response to the report on Thursday.

In addition to this, the government stated that it will formally adopt the 13 recommendations put forward by Special Envoy Jillian Segal’s “Plan to Combat Antisemitism,” after publishing its full response to the report on Thursday.

As part of this, the government will fast-track the creation of a 12-month Antisemitism Education Taskforce, seek advice on tackling online antisemitism ahead of the Online Safety Act review in Q1 2026 and empower the Minister of Home Affairs to deny visas to those who spread hate.

As part of this, the government will fast-track the creation of a 12-month Antisemitism Education Taskforce, seek advice on tackling online antisemitism ahead of the Online Safety Act review in Q1 2026 and empower the Minister of Home Affairs to deny visas to those who spread hate.

Separately, Albanese declared that the government would activate the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements for the first time in response to an act of terrorism to support victims, families and small businesses impacted by the Bondi Beach attack.

Separately, Albanese declared that the government would activate the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements for the first time in response to an act of terrorism to support victims, families and small businesses impacted by the Bondi Beach attack.

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The Australian government announced legislative reforms to combat antisemitism following a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, that killed 15 people and injured 49. The reforms include new aggravated hate speech offences targeting preachers who promote violence.

The Australian government announced legislative reforms to combat antisemitism following a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, that killed 15 people and injured 49. The reforms include new aggravated hate speech offences targeting preachers who promote violence.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged that more could have been done to address antisemitism before the attack, stating governments are not perfect. The government formally adopted the 13 recommendations from Special Envoy Jillian Segal's plan to combat antisemitism.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged that more could have been done to address antisemitism before the attack, stating governments are not perfect. The government formally adopted the 13 recommendations from Special Envoy Jillian Segal's plan to combat antisemitism.

The Home Affairs Minister will receive new powers to cancel or reject visas for individuals who spread hate and division in Australia. A regime will be developed for listing organizations whose leaders engage in hate speech promoting violence or racial hatred.

The Home Affairs Minister will receive new powers to cancel or reject visas for individuals who spread hate and division in Australia. A regime will be developed for listing organizations whose leaders engage in hate speech promoting violence or racial hatred.

David Gonski will lead a 12-month taskforce to ensure Australia's education system prevents and responds to antisemitism. The taskforce will include the Special Envoy and work with state and territory education regulators.

David Gonski will lead a 12-month taskforce to ensure Australia's education system prevents and responds to antisemitism. The taskforce will include the Special Envoy and work with state and territory education regulators.

The reforms will increase penalties for hate speech promoting violence and make hate an aggravating factor in sentencing for online threats and harassment. A narrow federal offence will be developed for serious vilification based on race or advocating racial supremacy.

The reforms will increase penalties for hate speech promoting violence and make hate an aggravating factor in sentencing for online threats and harassment. A narrow federal offence will be developed for serious vilification based on race or advocating racial supremacy.

Naveed Akram, 24, was charged with 59 offences including committing a terrorist act, 15 counts of murder and 40 counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder. His father Sajid Akram, 50, was shot and killed by police at the scene.

Naveed Akram, 24, was charged with 59 offences including committing a terrorist act, 15 counts of murder and 40 counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder. His father Sajid Akram, 50, was shot and killed by police at the scene.

Albanese's absence from key moments following the Bondi attack reveals a pattern of strategic avoidance rather than genuine leadership. His government squandered two years failing to confront rising antisemitism when it was politically inconvenient, allowing criminal acts to occur openly while Jewish students faced ostracism and synagogues were firebombed. The trust required to unite the nation has been destroyed by this underwhelming response.

Albanese's absence from key moments following the Bondi attack reveals a pattern of strategic avoidance rather than genuine leadership. His government squandered two years failing to confront rising antisemitism when it was politically inconvenient, allowing criminal acts to occur openly while Jewish students faced ostracism and synagogues were firebombed. The trust required to unite the nation has been destroyed by this underwhelming response.

Sussan Ley

The government has taken decisive action by fully adopting the Special Envoy's Plan to Combat Antisemitism with sweeping legislative reforms including aggravated hate speech offenses, visa cancellation powers and a David Gonski-led education taskforce. Already having legislated against hate speech, hate crimes and doxxing while appointing a Student Ombudsman, these additional measures demonstrate comprehensive commitment to eradicating this evil scourge.

The government has taken decisive action by fully adopting the Special Envoy's Plan to Combat Antisemitism with sweeping legislative reforms including aggravated hate speech offenses, visa cancellation powers and a David Gonski-led education taskforce. Already having legislated against hate speech, hate crimes and doxxing while appointing a Student Ombudsman, these additional measures demonstrate comprehensive commitment to eradicating this evil scourge.

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Australia Enacts Antisemitism Reforms After Bondi Attack

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The government has taken decisive action in response to the tragic events that unfolded at Bondi Beach, fully adopting the Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism. As part of its measures, the government will implement sweeping legislative reforms to crush the scourge of antisemitism and hate speech, while taking action in education to ensure it cannot rise again.

The government has taken decisive action in response to the tragic events that unfolded at Bondi Beach, fully adopting the Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism. As part of its measures, the government will implement sweeping legislative reforms to crush the scourge of antisemitism and hate speech, while taking action in education to ensure it cannot rise again.

Albanese demonstrated a total lack of leadership in the lead-up to the Bondi Beach attack. His government squandered two years failing to confront the rising tide of antisemitism in the country, for fear it was politically inconvenient, leaving the Jewish community to suffer. While events may have prompted him into action now, he will never shake off the consequences of his errors.

Albanese demonstrated a total lack of leadership in the lead-up to the Bondi Beach attack. His government squandered two years failing to confront the rising tide of antisemitism in the country, for fear it was politically inconvenient, leaving the Jewish community to suffer. While events may have prompted him into action now, he will never shake off the consequences of his errors.

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