In a stark reminder of the strong Jewish backlash against the prime minister, Anthony Albanese was not invited to attend the Wednesday funeral of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, among the first of the Bondi massacre victims to be farewelled.
Those present at the emotional gathering held at the Chabad of Bondi Synagogue included New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Opposition leader Sussan Ley, and Labor MP Josh Burns, who is Jewish. Albanese had said earlier he would attend any funerals he was invited to.
As both anger and action continue to mount in the massacre’s aftermath, former deputy Liberal leader Josh Frydenberg launched a scathing attack on Albanese, while Minns announced the NSW parliament will be recalled on Monday and Tuesday to pass tougher state gun laws. Minns is also looking to restrict demonstrations while there is a terror alert.
