James Paterson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Cyber Security) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. On Friday night, the Jewish Shabbat, pro-Palestinian protests turned violent and forced the Jewish congregants at a nearby synagogue to return home for their own safety. The Jewish Community Council of Victoria, said that the violent incident 'impacted on Jewish life in Melbourne and created a heightened sense of fear and anxiety in our community.' On Saturday a pro-Palestinian motorcade deliberately drove through Sydney's Eastern Suburbs in actions that cannot be interpreted in any way other than to intimidate Australia's Jewish community. Has the Prime Minister spoken with representatives of the Jewish community since these incidents? And what actions has the Albanese government taken since Friday night to better ensure the safety of Jewish Australians?