Antisemitism

Socialist Alliance opposes the Anthony Albanese government’s Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 because it is an assault on democratic rights.

Abigail Boyd argues that our response to extremism needs to be considered, evidence-based and effective — the opposite of what NSW Labor is doing.

Halim Rane argues that opposition politicians, Zionist organisations and establishment media are driving the calls for a Royal Commission into the Bondi shooting.

The NSW Labor government has rushed in new laws, ostensibly to combat antisemitism, and the Labor federal government said it would adopt the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism's recommendations. Khaled Ghannam argues against the sudden crackdown on freedom of speech and assembly.

Jepke Goudsmit argues that we need to untangle the conflation between Zionism and Judaism and make clear the distinction between the worldwide community of Jews and the State of Israel.

The New South Wales and Federal governments and pro-Zionist groups are seeking to crack down on protests and criticism of Israel in the wake of the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi beach, reports Ben Radford.

The Jewish Council of Australia has called for united action to combat the far right and call out racism, rather than giving police more powers. Kerry Smith reports.

Peter Slezak told a vigil that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s belated recognition of Palestinian statehood is an empty gesture and his silence on the genocide in Palestine will not be forgotten.

Anthony Albanese’s October 7 statement is further evidence of his government’s complicity, including lies by omission, argues Alex Bainbridge.