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Important and timely piece by ASPI's Dr John Coyne on the rise of antisemitism and why governments need to improve and strengthen messaging to the Australian public in the interests of social cohesion and national resilience. "Instead of confronting extremism, radicalisation and the growing influence of ideological violence, policymakers have retreated into reticence, offering platitudes that fail to give the public confidence or deter those who seek to cause harm." Read it here ⤵️
On the federal government's response to rising antisemitism in Australia, Dr John Coyne writes in The Sydney Morning Herald: 'The government’s approach – avoiding public discussion for fear of inflaming tensions – belongs to a bygone era. Excessive reticence was a flawed strategy even before social media, but now, in an age in which digital communications dominate every aspect of our lives, it is a liability.' Read it now ⤵️
Anti-semitism and all other forms of hateful ideology absolutely need to be called out.
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1moThere is absolutely no place for creating fear and hatred.