Dutton announces federal crackdown on antisemitism, including visa cancellations

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a sweeping new policy to combat antisemitic hate crimes in Australia, promising to reopen cold cases, direct federal police to prioritise investigations, and cancel visas for foreign nationals involved in such conduct.

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Coalition pledges $35 million to rebuild Adass Israel Synagogue

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged $35 million toward the rebuilding of Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue, which was firebombed in December 2024 in what police have described as a likely act of terrorism.

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Parliament condemns ‘unacceptable’ antisemitic attacks

Antisemitism in Australia has been condemned across the parliament as the Albanese government comes under attack over its approach. Read more

Peter Dutton: Am Yisrael Chai

Opposition leader Peter Dutton sends a Chanukah message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more

Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats

The government should make it an offence to threaten marginalised Australians and set up a national database to help combat hate crimes, a committee recommends. Read more

Warnings people could die, as hate speech intensifies

A lack of action on antisemitism may result in people being killed, leaders are warning, as community groups criticise authorities for not acting fast enough. Read more

Federal coalition pledges $8.5m for Sydney Jewish Museum expansion

The Federal Coalition has announced an $8.5 million commitment to fund the expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum, matching the $8.5 million already pledged by the NSW state government. Read more

Coalition ‘extreme’ for being against US on ceasefire

The federal coalition has been criticised as being “extreme” for its stance against a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, leaving it at odds with Australia’s allies. Read more

Julian Leeser and October 7

Liberal MP for the Sydney seat of Berowra Julian Leeser addressed parliament today. This is what he told members. Read more

Peter Dutton visits site of the Oct 7 massacre

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton has visited the area where Hamas perpetrated the horrific attack on October 7. Read more

Peter Dutton visits Yad Vashem

Australia’s Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton, has been given a guided tour of Yad Vashem in Jerusalem.
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Dutton Israel-bound

Peter Dutton to visit Israel from 29 July to 1 August 2024.  Read more

A conversation for the times

Sky News Host Sharri Markson and Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton headlined “Behind the Scenes Conversation” at a sold-out function held at Sydney’s Moriah College. Read more

Labor enabled spread of antisemitism: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese of enabling antisemitism to fester, blaming the prime minister for what he labelled a “national moral fog”. Read more

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 

A message from the Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton. Read more

Holocaust Museum’s important lessons for the future

The refurbished Melbourne Holocaust Museum has opened its doors after three years of construction, sharing first-person accounts from survivors. Read more

PM accuses Dutton of weaponising antisemitism

Anthony Albanese has accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of seeking to weaponise antisemitism, urging greater social cohesion as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues. Read more

Dutton seeks national cabinet meeting over Jewish safety

The federal opposition is calling for a national cabinet meeting to be convened to discuss community safety and cohesion amid a rise in antisemitism. Read more

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a political settlement is needed in the Middle East. Read more

L’Shana Tova from Peter Dutton

The Leader of the Opposition sends a Rosh Hashanah message to Australia’s Jewish community. Read more

Senator restrained by police as LGBTQI protests clash

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has been physically held back by police as she attempted to storm the lectern of an anti-transgender rights protest. Read more