We welcome the Plan to Combat Antisemitism released by the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism.

The plan which clearly outlines the problem of antisemitism being normalised in Australian society, and outlines concrete action that will be taken, will shock those who have become complacent to antisemitism and begun to regard it as normal and acceptable. It isn’t.

Special Envoy Jillian Segal wrote in the foreword to the plan: “Antisemitism is not just a threat to Jews; it attacks the foundation of our nation; the fairness, equality and respect we have for one another. It is contrary to all the Australian values we hold dear. When hatred goes unchallenged our democracy is at risk. The response must be clear and unequivocal. There is no place for antisemitism in modern Australia.”

This plan is clear and unequivocal. It is needed.