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Grattan on Friday: Whatever the government does, Albanese struggles to strike the right note in antisemitism battle

Anthony Albanese points to the array of measures his government has taken to tackle the scourge of antisemitism. But he can’t escape the impression of seeming perennially on the back foot and often lacking adequate empathy and sensitivity in dealing with the issue.

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What are the NSW hate speech laws under consideration after Sydney’s recent antisemitic attacks?

Council for Civil Liberties says Minns government is at risk of making ‘reactionary’ legislation as pressure mounts to stem further attacks

The Guardian - AU

Will taking a ‘tough-on-crime’ approach to tackling antisemitism work?

After repeated antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney, politicians are proposing tough new laws. They follow a pattern of changes abroad, but some experts question whether they will reduce incidents.

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Albanese finally summons national cabinet to consider antisemitism epidemic

After rejecting calls for months, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally summoned a Tuesday national cabinet meeting to discuss Australia’s rising wave of antisemitic attacks and other incidents.

The Conversation

Australian state commits more police to investigate antisemitic crime

An Australian state has committed more police to investigate a spate of antisemitic crimes after a childcare center was torched near a Sydney synagogue

The Independent UK

Sydney childcare centre set alight and sprayed with antisemitic graffiti

NSW premier Chris Minns says police will track down people behind Maroubra attack and foreshadows new anti-hatred laws

The Guardian - AU

Wards shut as fears mount for mass psychiatrist walkout

Psychiatrists have begun to walk away from their jobs in the public system over an intensifying wage dispute which threatens to cause significant bed closures.

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Last-ditch bid to stop psychiatrists quitting en masse

Replacing psychiatrists with nurses and counsellors will not lower standards, state leaders insist, as crisis plans are drawn up for looming resignations.

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Body found after pastor's car swept away by floodwaters

The grieving family of a pastor swept off a flooded causeway say they are shocked and devastated by his loss after his body was found.

AAP

Pro-Palestinian rallies welcome long-awaited ceasefire

Thousands of people have rallied in Sydney and Melbourne as communities around the world welcome a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

AAP

Prominent Jewish figure says ‘evil at work’ after former home vandalised and cars torched in Sydney antisemitic attack

House in Dover Heights doused with red paint in what NSW premier labels a ‘targeted’ and ‘disgusting and dangerous act of violence’

The Guardian - AU

Sydney train disruptions to cease for now after rail unions ordered to halt industrial action until next week

Fair Work Commission puts interim pause on approval for industrial action after second day of delays for commuters

The Guardian - AU

Sydney synagogue attack condemned as ‘massive escalation’ in antisemitism

Images released by police show two people spray painting synagogue’s fence and building

The Independent UK

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Jewish leaders have condemned the "hateful criminals" behind another vandalism attack on a synagogue, as counterterrorism police take over the investigation.

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Dutton claims Coalition has ‘acted like a government’ while in opposition – as it happened

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Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Another Sydney synagogue has been targeted by "hate-filled" vandals who spray-painted swastikas across its front wall overnight.

The Independent UK

Sydney synagogue targeted with antisemitic graffiti

Southern Sydney Synagogue in Allawah spraypainted with swastikas

AAP

Anti-Semitic graffiti defies Australian values: PM

The latest round of anti-Semitic graffiti in Sydney's east has been condemned as part of an intolerable rise in bigotry as police investigate.

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Man behind bars, another on the run after cops shot at

A man has faced court and another remains at large after shots were allegedly fired at police during a high-speed suburban pursuit.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney trains to run on New Year’s Eve as unions and Minns government reach last-minute deal

Government and unions still in deadlock over pay as NSW opposition warns of ‘chaos kicked down the road’

The Guardian - AU

Minns government rejects union peace offer as trains standoff threatens Sydney’s New Year’s Eve

NSW premier insists he is ‘not trying to be bloody minded’ as government holds out against pay rise demand

AAP

Work bans dropped after premier knocks back free fares

A long-running stand-off between a transport union and state Labor government over pay appears a long way from resolution as a peace deal is rejected.

AAP

Security upgrades made easy for places of worship

Places of public worship in NSW will be able to upgrade their security without the need for lengthy planning approvals to offer worshippers better protections.

AAP

Racecourse corruption claims shot down by watchdog

An integrity watchdog has rejected allegations there was corrupt conduct involved in the NSW premier or others' dealings over plans to redevelop a racecourse.

The Guardian - AU

NSW agrees to pill testing trial at music festivals amid calls from experts to decriminalise drugs

State government trial follows years of pressure from health advocates to introduce pill testing and end ‘harmful’ drug policing practices

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