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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

Frank Lowy’s family subjected to 15,000 serious online hate attacks in one year, antisemitism commission hears

Frank Lowy and his wife Shirley Lowy, photographed in 2015. His son Steve Lowy told the antisemitism commission that his family has been the target of thousands of online hate attacks.
Frank Lowy and his wife Shirley Lowy, photographed in 2015. His son Steve Lowy told the antisemitism commission that his family has been the target of thousands of online hate attacks. Photograph: James D Morgan/Getty Images

Social media has allowed horrific antisemitic attacks on people ranging from schoolchildren to one of Australia’s most prominent families, the antisemitism royal commission has heard.

On Monday, former Westfield co-chief executive Steven Lowy told the inquiry his family had faced more than 15,000 serious online attacks in a single year.

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