Understanding Antisemitism Report, 18 December 2024 Part 1 Part 2 ​

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The Department of Home Affairs released a comprehensive report on antisemitism in Australia prepared by the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism in December 2024. The research, conducted by Forenought Outcomes, measures social distance toward the Jewish community compared to Chinese, First Nations, Indian, and Italian communities. The study quantifies Australian antisemitic attitudes, emotional responses, and social closeness toward Jewish Australians, while assessing public understanding and tolerance of antisemitism in the context of the Israeli-Gaza conflict. Key objectives include measuring willingness for social proximity, capturing perceptions and behavioral impacts, quantifying antipathy or support levels, and determining whether Australians can distinguish antisemitism from political activism. The report aims to provide stakeholders with evidence to develop initiatives fostering greater understanding and inclusion of the Jewish community in Australian society. The full report comprises multiple sections covering community sentiment, antisemitism in the Australian context, demographics, and detailed appendices