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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke echoed similar sentiments, suggesting that some funding policies possibly already account for anti-Semitism but did not provide firm timelines. Notably, critics have questioned the sincerity of such claims—pointing out that organizations associated with hate preachers continue to receive government funding, casting doubt on whether existing measures are sufficient.
Calls for Urgent and Decisive Action
Jewish community leaders, including figures such as Alex Ripchen, Colin Rubenstein, and Jeremy Lebler, emphasized that the report's recommendations must lead to comprehensive enforcement. They argue that a mere acknowledgment or partial measures are inadequate against the rising tide of anti-Semitic incidents, which have escalated over the past two years.