Jewish Australians report harassment and intimidation after giving evidence at antisemitism royal commission
Key takeaways
- Commissioner Virginia Bell said at least one instance of online harassment of a Jewish witness had been reported to the Australian federal police.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleJewish Australians have reported a dramatic increase in harassment and intimidation online after giving evidence at the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion.
- Before starting hearings on Tuesday morning the commissioner, Virginia Bell, said at least one instance had been referred to the Australian federal police.
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Commissioner Virginia Bell said at least one instance of online harassment of a Jewish witness had been reported to the Australian federal police. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters View image in fullscreen Commissioner Virginia Bell said at least one instance of online harassment of a Jewish witness had been reported to the Australian federal police. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion Jewish Australians report harassment and intimidation after giving evidence at antisemitism royal commission Commissioner says a number of witnesses reported ‘a dramatic increase in online hate messages’
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleJewish Australians have reported a dramatic increase in harassment and intimidation online after giving evidence at the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion.
Before starting hearings on Tuesday morning the commissioner, Virginia Bell, said at least one instance had been referred to the Australian federal police.