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Saturday Magazine

15 Jul 2024

Saturday 13th, July, 2024: Matteo Vergani. Associate Prof, Deakin University; Antisemitism Special Envoy

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Saturday 13th, July, 2024: Matteo Vergani. Associate Prof, Deakin University; Antisemitism Special Envoy

Macca and Fiona talk to Matteo Vergani. Associate Prof, Deakin University; Antisemitism Special Envoy;

The Albanese government has named Jewish lawyer and businesswoman Jillian Segal as the county’s first antisemitism special envoy. The appointment was made in response to rising incidents of violence against Jewish people against the backdrop of the Gaza war. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government would also soon appoint an Islamophobia special envoy.

Antisemitism special envoys are not an invention of the Albanese government. They exist in many countries, including Canada, the United States and Germany.

In Australia, the antisemitism envoy’s responsibilities will likely include recommending stronger anti-vilification laws and better reporting of hate crimes. This will also likely include better support for hate crime victims, leading education and advocacy activities to combat anti-Jewish sentiment, and attending international conferences to discuss antisemitism with other global envoys. The envoy will report directly to the prime minister and the minister for immigration, citizenship and multicultural affairs.

https://theconversation.com/australia-has-its-first-antisemitism-special-envoy-with-an-islamophobia-special-envoy-to-follow-what-will-this-mean-234359

 

 

 

 

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