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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

Acts of hate are on the rise in Australia – but naming them is proving fraught

Composite image of a Star of David flag and a crescent moon on a mosque dome
While claims of antisemitism and Islamophobia might be weaponised and used politically, that’s ‘not the overwhelming concern’ for experts. Rather, it’s that racism is under acknowledged. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty images

Rates of antisemitism and Islamophobia in Australia have risen sharply since 7 October 2023, according to almost every source that has tracked incidents or surveyed attitudes.

But the extent of the rise has been questioned.

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