Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejected criticism of his government’s response to tensions as he appointed Australia’s first envoy on discrimination against Jews.
Already a subscriber?Antisemitism is an “age-old hatred” that threatens Australian society as a whole, not just Jewish communities, and must be countered by individuals and institutions, the government’s new special envoy said.
He also denied Labor was split over its response to Israel’s military offensive in Gaza to root out Hamas after senator Fatima PaymanA former NAB director, Australia Council member and trustee of the Sydney Opera House, Ms Segal is also the former president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.“As such, it poses a threat not just to the Jewish community, but to our entire nation.
She will represent Australia at the World Jewish Congress in Argentina next week, alongside special envoys from around the world.Advertisement “At one stage she said she did support two states, but it seems to me that it is a pretty easy question, frankly, for someone who is a senator to answer.” “These developments have threatened the safety and security not only of Australia’s Jewish community but also of Australia as a whole and its future as a peaceful, free, cohesive and tolerant multicultural society,” Mr Aghion said.Acting Opposition Leader Sussan Ley called on Labor to listen to and implement Ms Segal’s advice.
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