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New study of 2 million online posts shows persistent anti‑Jew and anti‑Muslim hate in Australia

New study of 2 million online posts shows persistent anti‑Jew and anti‑Muslim hate in Australia

New research looking at social media hate before and after the October 7 attacks shows antisemitism and Islamophobia got worse, then stayed bad.

30.06.2026 30

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Matteo Vergani

The antisemitism debate is already a political minefield. The royal commission must rise above it

There is a real risk that rather than repairing social cohesion, the process itself could damage it.

11.01.2026 30

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Matteo Vergani

The special envoy’s report doesn’t hold all the answers for defeating antisemitism

Following the Bondi terror attack, many are pointing to Jillian Segal’s plan for solutions. But it doesn’t distinguish criticism of Israel from...

17.12.2025 20

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Matteo Vergani

Bondi attack came after huge increase in online antisemitism: research

This research – which is in the early stages and yet to be peer reviewed – has recorded a significant increase in antisemitic sentiment after...

15.12.2025 20

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Matteo Vergani

The special envoy’s antisemitism plan is ambitious, but fails to reckon with the hardest questions

The plan spans everything from public broadcasting to AI in a bid to curb growing violence. But where does fair criticism end and antisemitism begin?

10.07.2025 20

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Matteo Vergani