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.

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.