Coalition Proposes Tougher Penalties for Antisemitic Crimes

Peter Dutton calls for mandatory minimum jail terms and new laws to address rising antisemitism in Australia.

The Coalition has pledged mandatory minimum sentences for displaying hate symbols and committing terrorism-related offenses if elected.
Proposed penalties include a minimum of six years for Commonwealth terror crimes and one year for displaying prohibited hate symbols, such as Hamas or Hezbollah flags.
A new Commonwealth offense for threatening places of worship would carry penalties ranging from five to seven years.
Peter Dutton criticized Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for not convening a national cabinet meeting to address antisemitism, calling it a failure of leadership.
The Albanese government highlighted existing measures, including an antisemitism envoy, new laws targeting hate crimes, and increased security for Jewish places of worship and schools.