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Rachael Ward

Ex-governor hits out at Palestine rally 'hate speech'

Former Victorian governor Linda Dessau says anti-Semitism has erupted in the community. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

A former state governor urged political leaders to take stronger action against anti-Semitism and blasted what she described as "hate speech" at pro-Palestine rallies.

Former Victorian governor Linda Dessau, who served in the role from 2015 to 2023 and describes herself as a Jewish Australian, said anti-Semitism had erupted in the community.

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