Tuesday, 31 March 2026

 David DAVIS (Southern Metropolitan) (12:58): (2274) My matter is for the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and it concerns the rising tide of violence against our Jewish community. I ask what action she will take to respond to this completely unacceptable antisemitism. Figures from the Jewish Community Council of Victoria released recently show 564 antisemitic incidents in the state in 2025, but even anecdotally – this weekend on Glen Eira Road in Ripponlea a Hyundai sedan drove towards a group of Jewish community members, shouting out words that I will not repeat in this chamber. Then a woman can be heard saying ‘They’re coming back’ as a group of males wearing traditionally Jewish clothing were seen watching the car honking its horn and making an illegal right turn at the junction of Glen Eira Road and Hotham Street. This is very local. It is right near the Adass synagogue that was bombed. These incidents are continuing, and they must stop.