Peak Jewish body calls Labor’s plan to combat antisemitism an essential ‘first step’ but some warn it risks division

Following the Bondi beach terror attack, the Australian government proposed a plan to combat antisemitism. The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), the peak Jewish body in Australia, has called the plan an essential "first step," while also criticizing the government for its delayed action. However, some groups have expressed concern that the measures could be misused. These critics warn the plan risks being used as a political tool to further divide communities. The government's plan aims to address antisemitism in the wake of the recent attack.

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