Australia appoints special envoy to confront antisemitism rise

By Associated Press

Jul 09, 2024 4:32 pm

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian government named a special envoy Tuesday to confront a rise in antisemitism across the country since the Israel-Hamas war began.

A similar envoy will soon be appointed to challenge Islamophobia in Australia and both will promote social cohesion, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters at the Sydney Jewish Museum.

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