Australia has passed tough anti-hate crime laws, including mandatory minimum sentences for terror offenses and displaying hate symbols, in response to a recent surge in antisemitism. The laws will impose jail sentences ranging from 12 months to six years. The government's hate crimes bill creates new offenses for threatening force or violence based on various characteristics. Recent months have seen an escalation of attacks on Jewish community members, including the discovery of a caravan laden with explosives. The state of New South Wales will also strengthen its hate speech laws.