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Jewish MP slams social media giants for antisemitic comments response
Key takeaways
- A Jewish federal Victorian MP targeted with antisemitism has called for stronger laws to address online hate.
- Josh Burns says he was abused online within hours of his electorate office being vandalised.
- He says in the absence of action by social media platforms, the e Safety commissioner's powers must be bolstered to protect users.
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Federal Victorian MP Josh Burns says social media companies do not adequately address antisemitic comments. (ABC News: Julia Andre)
A Jewish federal Victorian MP targeted with antisemitism has called for stronger laws to address online hate.
Josh Burns says he was abused online within hours of his electorate office being vandalised.
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