‘Alarmed’: 600 Australian Leaders Sign Pledge Against Anti-Semitism

The letter has been signed amid a 482 percent rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Australia.
‘Alarmed’: 600 Australian Leaders Sign Pledge Against Anti-Semitism
Protesters gather at Flinders Street Station on Nov. 23, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia, organised by School Students For Palestine. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
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Business, political, and sporting leaders have signed a pledge saying No to anti-Semitism in Australia amid a 482 percent rise in incidents.

The leaders said they were alarmed at the “offensive language, vandalism, and harassment” at universities, on Australian streets, as well as at landmarks including the Opera House, Flinders Street Station, and Parliament.

Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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