‘Easy to stop': Rise of antisemitism in Australia attributed to ‘lack of leadership'
Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas says the rise of antisemitism in Australia is 'absolutely concerning' and claims 'it's easy to stop'.
Mr Boas organised a Holocaust survivors' reunion event on Sunday for survivors from Sydney and Melbourne, with 2,200 holocaust survivors residing in Australia.
Mr Boas claimed antisemitism in Australia can be attributed to the 'lack of leadership' from the Albanese government.
'Just punish the people that do the stupid things, not give them a slap on the hands and they can do it again tomorrow,' Mr Boas said.
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