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Australia’s Religious Freedom Debate Splinters as Victoria Inquiry Draws Fire
While a federal royal commission probes rising antisemitism, a Victorian parliamentary inquiry into “cults” is being condemned by faith leaders for stigmatizing religions and fueling bigotry.
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Australia Acts on Rising Anti-Religious Hate Crime Amid Calls for Broader Reform
After a deadly Hanukkah massacre and a near five‑fold rise in anti‑Jewish hate crimes, faith leaders say Australia’s government response has failed to confront deeper state‑linked religious bias.
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Bondi Beach Massacre Sparks Scrutiny of Government Inquiry Into Minority Faiths
The December 14 attack left 15 dead and 42 injured as antisemitic violence surges nationwide. Critics say a government inquiry into “cults” fueled suspicion of minority religions.
