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Australia's Leaders Face Backlash Over Antisemitism After Attack

12/28/2025

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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed regret over antisemitism in Australia after the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15.
She called for reforms to gun-control and hate-speech laws and condemned slogans targeting Jews.
Opposition Leader Sussan Levy criticized Wong for not visiting the site and urged an antisemitism inquiry.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced backlash for perceived inaction and was confronted about anti-Israel rally comments, which he denied recalling.

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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed regret over antisemitism in Australia after the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15.
She called for reforms to gun-control and hate-speech laws and condemned slogans targeting Jews.
Opposition Leader Sussan Levy criticized Wong for not visiting the site and urged an antisemitism inquiry.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced backlash for perceived inaction and was confronted about anti-Israel rally comments, which he denied recalling.