Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Australians want to retain our character as a nation that welcomes different religions, different races and different views but that remains united in respect for each other's humanity and for each other's right to live in peace. These vile antisemitic acts have cut at the heart of who we are and what we stand for, so we understand the profound pain and sorrow they've caused Jewish Australians.

We established Special Operation Avalite with the Australian Federal Police to combat antisemitism. We've committed funding towards the replacement and restoration of the Torah scrolls at the Adass Israel Synagogue. We've committed funding for security upgrades to current buildings and to restore the synagogue and community centre. This government remains committed to safeguarding our communities and to protecting Australians from hate and from harm. Our message is clear. We stand against antisemitism, and we stand against violence.