An evolving and growing threat to us all.

Australia has a proud history of tolerance and multiculturalism, having successfully welcomed people of different backgrounds from around the world.

The Australian Jewish community is an important part of this shared history. Relatively small in size, it has made a meaningful contribution to the Australian story, always seeking to reflect the best of Australian values and contribute to enhancing our way of life.

But recently, the Australian Jewish community has felt a lot less safe.

Jews experience the highest number of hate crimes per capita among all Australian minority groups and incident numbers are growing rapidly. Since October 2023, the Australian Jewish community has been subjected to violence, intimidation and hate on an unprecedented scale – in the physical world and online.

Boycotts, doxxing, vandalism and arson attacks have targeted Jewish individuals in their homes, businesses, schools and places of worship – and the impact has been felt by all Australians.

This intolerance is completely at odds with what it means to be Australian, and the shared values of freedom, respect, fairness and equality we all hold so dear.

The time for action is now, to restore social cohesion in our country and build a better future for all. 

We must all stand together against antisemitism and hate.