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Parliament condemns antisemitism, but can’t avoid the blame game

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Independent Allegra Spender spearheaded a condemnation of antisemitism by federal parliament – but the debate was mired in partisanship. The opposition tried to prevent the government bringing on the Spender motion in the House of Representatives, because it said it wanted something stronger and would not be able to amend the motion. Coalition speakers repeatedly used the debate to attack the government for not, in its view, doing enough to co…

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The Epoch Times

Australian MPs Pass Motion Condemning Anti-Semitism

On day one of the last session of Parliament before the elections, Australian MPs delivered a united message against anti-Semitism. Teal MP Allegra Spender moved a motion condemning escalating attacks on Jewish institutions and communities, gaining cross-party support. The motion declared that the Parliament: Deplores the appalling and unacceptable rise in anti-Semitism, including violent attacks on synagogues, schools, homes, and childcare cent…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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9News

'National crisis': Emotions high as politicians condemn antisemitism in parliament

Emotions ran high in both upper and lower houses of parliament as politicians, including prime minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton, condemned antisemitism and vowed to stand against the surge.In the House of Representatives this afternoon, Independent MP Allegra Spender moved a motion to; deplore the rise of antisemitism, condemn antisemitism and resolve that all parliamentarians work together to combat antisemitism."We…

1 month ago·Australia

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The Conversation

Parliament condemns antisemitism, but can’t avoid the blame game

Parliament condemns 'unacceptable' anti-Semitic attacks

Anti-Semitism in Australia has been condemned across the parliament as the Albanese government comes under attack over its approach.

1 month ago·Australia

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Australian National Review

Australian National Review - Australian MPs Pass Motion Condemning Anti-Semitism

Australia has seen a rise in anti-Semitism, including vandalism, arson attacks, and a potential bomb threat after a caravan full of explosives was found. On day one of the last session of Parliament before the elections, Australian MPs delivered a united message against anti-Semitism. Teal MP Allegra Spender moved a motion condemning escalating attacks on Jewish institutions and communities, gaining cross-party support. The motion declared that…

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Calls for unity to fight anti-Semitism end in divided debate

Calls for unity in Parliament to wipe out the scourge of anti-Semitism were railroaded by emotionally charged rhetoric amid heated debate over how to handle a crisis that appears to be getting worse.

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