Australian PM appoints envoy to confront rise in antisemitism

Protesters hold placards during a rally against antisemitism in Sydney (Bianca De Marchi/AAP Image via AP)

The Australian prime minister has named a special envoy to confront a rise in antisemitism across the country since the Israel-Hamas war began.

A similar envoy will soon be appointed to challenge Islamophobia in Australia and both will promote social cohesion, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters at the Sydney Jewish Museum.