Jewish Council warns royal commission about rising antisemitism from identity conflation
The Jewish Council of Australia submitted to a royal commission that the conflation of Jewish identity with Israel and rising far-right extremism are fueling antisemitism in Australia. Executive officer Sarah Schwartz stated this conflation harms Jews globally, reinforcing negative stereotypes. The commission's findings will guide future discussions on antisemitism and hate speech in the country.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 05:12 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 05:30 UTC
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