There are calls for strong anti-incitement laws, education programs and responsible messaging from political leaders, to stamp out antisemitism in Australia.
An Executive Council of Australian Jewry report reveals a rise in physical attacks and verbal abuse against Jewish Australians in the past year and it would seem the pandemic has played a part.
Listen to the report by Caroline Winter featuring Peter Wertheim, co-Chief Executive Executive Council of Australian Jewry and Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief on the ABC AM program.