Health watchdog rejects anti-Semitism definition fears
Practitioners are being assured by the health regulator they won't be censored under new guidelines based on a controversial definition of anti-Semitism.
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Jewish public servants fearful of ‘outing’ themselves
The public service at all levels of government has been called out at an anti-Semitism inquiry for lacking the ability to consider Jewish workers.
‘Cried inconsolably’: MP reveals son’s fear after Bondi
A federal politician has choked back tears as revealed how his young son was too scared to go to public events after the Bondi Beach attack.
Jewish leaders want taxpayers to fund security needs
Pressure is building on state and federal governments to step up their funding for Jewish security as an inquiry investigating anti-Semitism continues.
Witnesses to Bondi Beach terror attack at ‘real risk’
Eyewitnesses as well as survivors of the Bondi Beach massacre have had their identities protected to ensure they are not re-traumatised or targeted.
Anti-Semitic incident data problematic, police concede
A senior officer acknowledges a police incident database makes it difficult to provide a clear picture of the magnitude of anti-Semitism in the community.
‘Security levy’: Jewish parents face extra schools cost
Parents are absorbing the costs of hiring armed guards at Jewish schools, with an inquiry told government funding caveats are complicating security efforts.
Alleged ‘ISIS bride’ on terror charges to walk free
An alleged "ISIS bride" accused of joining the terror group has been granted bail after her lawyer successfully argued she posed a relatively low safety risk.
‘Immense’ pressure stretches Jewish security group
Surging demand for security at Jewish community sites and events is pushing volunteer groups to their emotional and financial limit, an inquiry has been told.
Universities failed to be ‘trauma informed’ about Gaza
Universities have failed to properly care for staff and students affected by the war in Gaza, Australia's pre-eminent tertiary standards authority says.
Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search
A teen who was allegedly moving towards lone-actor extremist violence after police claimed to have found extremist material on his devices has been bailed.
Uni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths
A university demanded death certificates for Gazan family members killed in the conflict when a student requested an exam extension, a royal commission heard.
‘ISIS bride’ accused of training with terror fighters
A so-called "ISIS bride" who is accused of training for weeks with Islamic State will remain behind bars after being refused bail for a second time.
‘Bastions of free speech’ grapple with protest tensions
University officials have used various measures to limit pro-Palestine protests on campuses while defending their approaches to academic and student freedom.
‘ISIS bride’ allegedly urged kids to be like terrorists
An "ISIS bride" is seeking bail despite allegations she showed her children propaganda videos and encouraged them to act like fighters while living in Syria.
Translator ‘lost work’ after reporting anti-Semitism
As universities confront accusations they have downplayed anti-Jewish rhetoric, some academics say claims of anti-Semitism have diminished the right to protest.
Jewish student backs violence against colonisation
A pro-Palestine Jewish student points to her family background of Holocaust survivors as a reason why she "fights for justice" against genocide.
‘Shocking disregard’: anti-Semitism probe condemns X
Elon Musk's X has refused to engage with a royal commission into anti-Semitism, despite evidence that the platform was a breeding ground for anti-Jewish hate.
‘Campaign complaints’ target ABC’s Middle East coverage
The national broadcaster is defending its reporting on conflict in the Middle East after a fierce critique from anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal.
‘Really serious’: YouTube slammed over Bondi video
YouTube allowed a video questioning aspects of the Bondi terror attack to remain online despite suggestions it violated the platform's policies.
Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms
Social media giants have faced intense questioning over whether they're doing enough to stem the tide of online hate on their platforms.
‘Redeemed’ IS rocket designer says he’s not a danger
An electrician jailed for designing rockets for terrorists says he should be free to live unsupervised in a rural town after a lengthy deradicalisation journey.
Hopes for national gun buyback fade as deadline expires
National firearms reforms are drifting off target after a deadline for states and territories to sign up for an Australia-wide buyback lapsed.
Trump policies blamed for online ‘fermentation of hate’
Australia's eSafety commissioner has blamed the Trump administration in part for fermenting "caustic" online hate speech which is hard to police.
Social media giants slammed for letting hate speech fly
Anti-Semitic content is routinely allowed to remain on social media platforms, some of which remove less than a quarter of the posts, an expert says.
Search for ‘Scorpio’ as political violence fears rise
Police are investigating more than 100 menacing letters from someone calling themself "Scorpio" as an expert warns of the rising risk of political violence.
Jewish Australians threatened with firebombing, gassing
Prominent Australian Jews have detailed how their involvement with a royal commission has led to online threats referencing gas chambers and firebombing.
Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month
Australian Jewish families have documented threats to their daughters from other children, leaving them scared to go to school or public places.
Internet dark corners led teen on path to terror trial
A jury was shown extensive text messages, memes and web searches that led to a fresh-faced teen boy facing trial accused of planning terrorist bomb attacks.
Police barricade accused ISIS bride as she’s bailed
A woman charged with slavery offences after allegedly joining Islamic State has covered her face as she walked from court on bail.
‘Incel posts, edgy jokes’: teen cleared of terror plot
A teen has been found not guilty of plotting terror attacks on then-opposition leader Peter Dutton after the jury heard the boy had no clear ideology.