Australia recently passed new hate crime laws, imposing minimum 12-month sentences for Nazi salutes and up to six years for terrorism offenses. This legislative move comes in response to a rise in antisemitic attacks such as synagogue arsons and threats against Jewish sites.
The introduced laws offer increased protection for different communities and grant law enforcement enhanced capabilities to tackle hate-driven crimes. Leaders in the Jewish community anticipate that these measures will act as a deterrent to potential perpetrators and help address ongoing security apprehensions.