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Antisemitism in Australia

Antisemitism in Australia is the manifestation of hostility, violence, prejudice or discrimination against the Jewish people or Judaism as a religious, ethnic or racial group. This form of racism has affected Jews since Australia's Jewish community was established in the 18th century, becoming more pronounced in the late 19th century. There are a number of organisations that track antisemitic activities, including the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, that publish an annual list of all reported antisemitic activities.[1][2][3] According to the Anti-Defamation League's 2014 Global100 survey, an estimated 14% of Australians harbour antisemitic views.[4] Antisemitism in Australia is perpetrated by a variety of groups,[5] and it has manifested in attacks on Australian Jews and their religious and communal institutions, in antisemitic publications, and in efforts to prevent Jewish immigration. Recent surges, particularly after the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel, highlight its ongoing presence. Advocacy by Jewish organisations, legislative measures, and condemnation by political leaders illustrate efforts to combat these issues, yet antisemitism remains a persistent societal concern.

  1. ^ Antisemitism reports Executive of Australian Jewry. Retrieved on 20 December 2023
  2. ^ le Grand, Chip (8 February 2024). "Hundreds of Jewish creatives have names, details published online following Whatsapp leak". Sydney Morning Herald.
  3. ^ Taylor, Josh (9 February 2024). "Publication of Jewish creatives WhatsApp group led to death threats, MP says". The Guardian.
  4. ^ Global100: Australia. ADL.org
  5. ^ Vergani, M., Goodhardt, D., Link, R., Adamczyk, A., Freilich, J. D., & Chermak, S. (2022). When and how does anti-Semitism occur? The different trigger mechanisms associated with different types of criminal and non-criminal hate incidents. Deviant Behavior, 43(9), 1135-1152.

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