Prime Minister Condemns Rise of Anti-Semitism on Oct. 7 Anniversary

Opposition leader Peter Dutton expressed solidarity with Israel and Jewish Australians, stating, ‘The Coalition stands with our ally Israel.’

A cyclist wearing the flag of Israel is seen during an art exhibition and demonstration at Centennial Park in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 14, 2024. Jenny Evans/Getty Images

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has voiced his concern over the rise of antisemitism in Australia, particularly in the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.

On the anniversary of the Oct. 7 assault, which claimed the lives of over 1,200 Israeli civilians, Albanese reaffirmed the government’s commitment to condemning all forms of hatred and discrimination.