Opposition Pledges $8.5 Million to Expand Jewish Museum Amid Concerns of Anti-Semitism

Dutton has also promised a judicial inquiry into anti-semitism on university campuses.

Members of the Australian Jewish community hold an Israeli flag during a memorial service in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 7, 2024, to mark the anniversary of Palestinian militant group Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has committed $8.5 million to support the expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum if elected.

Dutton made the announcement to the Jewish community during an address following the Oct. 7 anniversary of the Hamas attacks.