Antisemitism & Social Cohesion

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript.

• Members of Parliament: Staff

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Anne Ruston Liberal

  The senator asked whether the Prime Minister had any involvement in Mr Muldoon obtaining his position with Senator Dowling. She noted that Mr Muldoon had attended the Prime Minister's wedding and that Senator Dowling had...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Migration

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · David Shoebridge Greens

  The senator asked why the government chose to align with right-wing parties on migration rather than supporting multicultural Australia. In supplementary questions, he asked if the government intended to treat migrants a...

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Cybersafety

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Deborah O'Neill ALP

  The senator asked how the government has strengthened laws to hold social media companies accountable and what the next steps are for keeping children safe. In supplementary questions, she asked how the digital duty of c...

  Answered by Don Farrell

• Cybersafety

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Josh Burns ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to protect children from harmful online content and combat antisemitism in the education system.

  Answered by Jason Clare

• Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

  Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · David Shoebridge Greens

  The member asked if the government was treating the Royal Commission with seriousness and providing necessary support. He specifically asked if the government would intervene to grant a visa to a former ASIO source denie...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Australian Society

  House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Matt Smith ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to ensure every Australian could succeed regardless of background, and what could put this approach at risk.

  Answered by Anne Aly

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · Jerome Laxale ALP

  The member asked how the government had used the laws passed in January to prohibit dangerous hate groups.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Nicolette Boele Ind

  The member asked how the parliament can oversee the implementation of five classified recommendations from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion interim report.

  Answered by Michelle Rowland

• Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Josh Burns ALP

  The member requested an update on the progress and findings of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

  Answered by Michelle Rowland

• Middle East

  House of Representatives · Thursday 5 March 2026 · Leon Rebello LNP

  The member asked if the Minister had investigated all funding commitments, secret or public, to organizations that had mourned the death of Ayatollah Khomeini.

  Answered by Anne Aly

• Middle East

  House of Representatives · Thursday 5 March 2026 · Leon Rebello LNP

  The member asked if the Minister had investigated all funding commitments to organizations that had mourned the death of Ayatollah Khomeini.

  Answered by Anne Aly

• Albanese Government

  Senate · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Tammy Tyrrell Ind

  The member asked what actions the government was taking to increase community trust and transparency, specifically questioning the reintroduction of FOI exemptions and fees.

  Answered by Don Farrell

• National Security

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Anne Stanley ALP

  The member asked what steps the government had taken to protect Australians after the Iranian regime directed antisemitic attacks on Australian soil.

  Answered by Michelle Rowland

• Social Cohesion

  Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Mehreen Faruqi Greens

  The member asked why the government had not responded to the National Anti-Racism Framework. She followed up by asking if funding for the framework would be announced by the end of the year, and whether the Prime Ministe...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Taha Humanity Association of Victoria

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Dan Tehan Liberal

  The member asked the minister to act to prevent the payment of $670,000 to the TAHA association, citing their mourning of Ayatollah Khamenei.

  Answered by Anne Aly

• Taha Humanity Association of Victoria

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Dan Tehan Liberal

  The member asked when the minister was made aware of the $670,000 payment to the TAHA association and when she began investigating.

  Answered by Anne Aly

• Middle East

  Senate · Monday 2 March 2026 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister believed that holding services to commemorate the death of the Iranian leader was beneficial for social cohesion in Australia.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Palestine Action Group: Protest

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Elizabeth Watson-Brown Greens

  The member asked the Prime Minister to condemn the police violence against peaceful protesters during President Herzog's visit. She also asked if the Prime Minister would send President Herzog home, arguing the invitatio...

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Tame, Ms Grace

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would condemn Grace Tame's antisemitic conduct and disassociate himself from her words.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• National Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · Nicolette Boele Ind

  The member asked what steps beyond legislation were being taken to address cultural and social factors contributing to extremism, and whether the government would resource the national anti-racism framework.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Sussan Ley Liberal

  The member asked the Prime Minister to apologise for delaying the establishment of a royal commission into antisemitism, arguing that he had forced grieving families to advocate for it while citing various excuses.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Antisemitism

  Senate · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would apologise to Jewish Australians for the government's failure to take firm action against antisemitism despite repeated warnings following the October 2023 events.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Bondi Beach: Attack

  Senate · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Tony Sheldon ALP

  The member asked how the Albanese Labor government was responding to the horrific events at Bondi Beach to ensure national unity and safety.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Mark Dreyfus ALP

  The member asked how the government was working to combat antisemitism, extremism, and hate to keep Australians safe following the Bondi attack.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Abdel-Fattah, Dr Randa

  Senate · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Anne Ruston Liberal

  The member asked whether the minister agreed with the Premier's view that Dr Abdel-Fattah's statements and actions were antisemitic and hateful.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Sussan Ley Liberal

  The member asked the Prime Minister to apologise to Jewish Australians for not listening to their concerns prior to the attack.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Josh Burns ALP

  The member asked about the government's response to combating antisemitism and why a bipartisan approach was important.

  Answered by Richard Marles

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Allegra Spender Ind

  The member asked how the government measured the effectiveness of deradicalisation programs and what further actions were planned before the Richardson review and royal commission.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese; Tony Burke

• Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Mike Freelander ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to strengthen laws to combat antisemitism, hate, and extremism.

  Answered by Michelle Rowland

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Julian Leeser Liberal

  The member asked why the Prime Minister would not apologise to the Jewish community, citing the Premier's apology.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Ash Ambihaipahar ALP

  The member asked how the government was addressing antisemitism and social cohesion and what role the royal commission would play.

  Answered by Michelle Rowland

• Gun Control

  Senate · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Bridget McKenzie Nationals

  The member asked for a guarantee that the Bondi attackers would not have been able to carry out the attack if the proposed firearm bills had been in place.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Julian Leeser Liberal

  The member asked why the Prime Minister had spent 25 days arguing against a royal commission if it was a good idea.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Josh Burns ALP

  The member asked how the AFP was addressing antisemitic crimes and what progress had been made.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Sussan Ley Liberal

  The member asked if the Prime Minister had defied national security advice or made up his previous statements by establishing the royal commission.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Social Cohesion

  House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · David Moncrieff ALP

  The member requested details on government actions to protect social cohesion and counter hate groups.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Social Cohesion

  House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · Alex Hawke Liberal

  The member commended the minister's swift action and offered opposition assistance in tackling extremists.

  Answered by Tony Burke (Minister for Home Affairs)

• National Anti-Racism Framework

  Senate · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Lidia Thorpe Ind

  The member asked why the government had not endorsed or responded to the National Anti-Racism Framework a year after its release. She questioned the government's progress on the 63 recommendations.

  Answered by Don Farrell

• Migration

  Senate · Thursday 4 September 2025 · Varun Ghosh ALP

  The senator asked how a balanced migration policy benefited the nation and what the government was doing to maintain social cohesion amidst rising anti-immigration sentiment.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Social Cohesion

  House of Representatives · Thursday 4 September 2025 · Joanne Ryan ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to support multicultural Australia and social cohesion.

  Answered by Anne Aly

• Multiculturalism

  House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · Ash Ambihaipahar ALP

  The member asked how the government was strengthening and building upon the success of multicultural Australia.

  Answered by Anne Aly

• National Security

  Senate · Wednesday 27 August 2025 · Claire Chandler Liberal

  The senator asked why the government had waited until recent events to list the IRGC, noting that documents showed preparations began in January 2023 and that the coalition had offered bipartisan support for legislation ...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• National Security

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 August 2025 · Julian Leeser Liberal

  The member asked why the government was always playing catch-up on national security threats, citing ignored warnings from communities and the coalition about Iran, and inaction on the antisemitism envoy's report.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• National Security

  Senate · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Raff Ciccone ALP

  The senator asked for an update on the Prime Minister's statement concerning the outcomes of investigations into antisemitic attacks against the Jewish community since October 2023.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• National Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Gordon Reid ALP

  The member asked the Minister for Home Affairs how the government was responding to efforts to spread hatred and undermine social cohesion.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Allegra Spender Ind

  The member asked the Prime Minister if the government would work with the Jewish community to keep them safe, given the security concerns.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Josh Burns ALP

  The member asked what actions had been taken regarding the investigation into the arson attack at the Adass Israel Synagogue.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Sussan Ley Liberal

  The member commended the investigation and the rebuilding efforts, expressing concern about rising antisemitism and the need for education and action.

  Answered by Tony Burke (Watson) (Australian Labor Party) [Leader of the House; Minister for the Arts; Minister for Home Affairs; Minister for Cyber Security; Minister for Immigration and Citizenship]

• Racism

  Senate · Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Anne Ruston Liberal

  The member asked if the minister would promise that the Labor Party would not promote racist or hate-based material in its political campaigns.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Julian Leeser Liberal

  The member asked the Prime Minister to explain what the country had become under his leadership given the rise in antisemitism and the alleged failure to set up an AFP taskforce or bring together national cabinet.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Health Care

  Senate · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Anne Ruston Liberal

  The senator asked what steps the Prime Minister had taken to prevent the suspended nurses from practicing as health professionals in any state or territory, given that NSW Health had stood them down but national registra...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Australian Greens

  House of Representatives · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Julian Leeser Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would commit to putting the Greens last in the upcoming election preferences.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Creative Australia

  Senate · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Claire Chandler Liberal

  The senator asked why the government was allowing an artist who featured a terrorist leader in his work to represent Australia, given recent antisemitic incidents.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Antisemitism

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · Julian Leeser Liberal

  The member asked how the country had reached a point where Jewish Australians were living in fear due to harassment, doxxing, and terror plots, citing specific incidents involving health workers.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Antisemitism

  Senate · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

  The member asked what actions the Prime Minister had taken to guarantee the safety of Jewish and Israeli patients across Australia following these specific threats made by healthcare workers.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Crime: Mandatory Sentencing

  House of Representatives · Monday 10 February 2025 · Mark Dreyfus ALP

  The Attorney-General spoke about the need for unity and bipartisanship in response to the rise in antisemitism, referencing his family history and the recent passage of hate speech legislation.

  Answered by Mark Dreyfus (Isaacs) (Australian Labor Party)

• Antisemitism

  Senate · Thursday 6 February 2025 · James Paterson Liberal

  The senator asked whether the database had been established and, if so, how many incidents it had recorded. He followed up by asking if the minister was unaware of the database's status despite the recent National Cabine...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Antisemitism

  Senate · Tuesday 4 February 2025 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

  The member asked whether the government would acknowledge that its international actions against Israel were fueling the crisis of antisemitism in Australia.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Antisemitism

  Senate · Tuesday 4 February 2025 · James Paterson Liberal

  The member asked when the Prime Minister was first briefed on the discovery of the explosive-laden caravan.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Modern Slavery

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Bob Katter (Kennedy) (Katter's Australian Party) KAP

  The debate centred on a motion moved by the member for Kennedy to strengthen Australia's response to modern slavery, specifically regarding fresh produce imports. The mover argued that current reporting requirements were...

• Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Julian Leeser (Berowra) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Liberal members Julian Leeser and Tim Wilson moved a motion calling for an extension to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, arguing that the current timetable prevented adequate accountability for k...

• Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

  Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Steph Hodgins-May (VIC) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senator Hodgins-May moved that the Senate take note of the Minister for Foreign Affairs' answer regarding gun buybacks. The senator criticised the Victorian state government for refusing to participate in a national fire...

• Racism

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Renee Coffey (Griffith) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Renee Coffey addressed the defacement of Peter Drew's 'Aussie' posters with racist material in her electorate. She described how local residents actively removed the hateful content, demonstrating community rejection of ...

• Human Rights Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · Andrew Wilkie (Clark) (Independent) Ind

  The debate concerned the introduction of a federal human rights act to establish a comprehensive national guarantee of rights for Australians. Independent members Andrew Wilkie and Helen Haines argued that Australia is t...

• Multiculturalism

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Ash Ambihaipahar (Barton) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Members debated a private member's motion recognising the simultaneous occurrence of major religious festivals in early 2026. Speakers from across the political spectrum highlighted local community events, volunteer effo...

• Gas Industry: Taxation, Middle East

  Senate · Monday 23 March 2026 · Larissa Waters (QLD) (Australian Greens) Greens

  The Australian Greens moved a motion to take note of answers given by the Minister representing the Prime Minister regarding gas taxation and racial discrimination. Senator Waters criticised the government for rejecting ...

• Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Michaelia Cash (WA) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The Senate debated legislation to protect individuals providing sensitive intelligence to royal commissions from secrecy offences. The Coalition supported the bill but criticised the government's handling of the Parliame...

• Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

  Senate · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Michaelia Cash (WA) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The Senate debated a motion to suspend standing orders to address the resignation of Dennis Richardson from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The Liberal Party argued that Richardson’s departure, ...

• Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026; Report from Committee

  House of Representatives · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Jerome Laxale (Bennelong) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate concerned the advisory report on the Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026. The bill aims to amend the Royal Commissions Act 1902 and the Criminal Code Act 1...

• International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

  House of Representatives · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Carina Garland (Chisholm) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Members debated the significance of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, noting its origins in the 1960 Sharpeville massacre. Speakers highlighted the strength of Australia's multicultural ...

• National Anti-Racism Framework

  Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Lidia Thorpe (VIC) (Independent) Ind

  Senator Lidia Thorpe moved a matter of public importance urging the government to formally respond to the National Anti-Racism Framework by the end of March, citing a rise in racist attacks and the government's failure t...

• International Day to Combat Islamophobia

  Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Mehreen Faruqi (NSW) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senator Mehreen Faruqi moved a motion to give precedence to a matter regarding the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, citing the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque massacre and rising anti-Muslim hate. Senator...

• Social Cohesion

  Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Nick McKim (TAS) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senator Nick McKim moved a motion to take note of the Minister for Foreign Affairs's response to a question regarding social cohesion. McKim argued that systemic racism remains embedded in Australian society, tracing its...

• Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Anthony Chisholm (QLD) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Senate debated the Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026, which aims to facilitate the flow of sensitive intelligence and operational information to Royal Commissio...

• Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026; First Reading

  Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Anthony Chisholm (QLD) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Senate considered the first reading of the Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026. The bill aims to protect individuals providing information to the Royal Commission...

• Women's Health, Hanson, Senator Pauline Lee

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Alice Jordan-Baird (Gorton) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Alice Jordan-Baird raised two grievances in a general debate. First, she addressed allegations that Dr Simon Gordon performed unnecessary invasive surgeries on female patients at Epworth Hospital, arguing this violated p...

• Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Julian Leeser (Berowra) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate concerned legislation to allow the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion to access intelligence and operationally sensitive information by overriding certain secrecy provisions. The Shadow Minis...

• Multiculturalism

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Jerome Laxale (Bennelong) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Jerome Laxale delivered a speech during a grievance debate focusing on multiculturalism. He contrasted the inclusive community experiences in his electorate with divisive rhetoric from opposition leaders regarding migrat...

• Middle East

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Alex Hawke (Mitchell) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Alex Hawke addressed the House regarding the conflict in Iran, welcoming the removal of Ayatollah Khamenei as a positive step for Iranian freedom. Hawke commended the Albanese government for its stance against Iran, desc...