Australia's Jewish community is facing a crisis of antisemitism, with a sharp increase in incidents following the Hamas invasion of southern Israel. The Executive Council of Australian Jewry recorded a 738% increase in antisemitic incidents in the two months after October 7. Jewish artists and businesses have faced harassment and vandalism, and a synagogue in Melbourne was set ablaze. Critics argue that the government's failure to denounce antisemitism and implement effective policies has contributed to the crisis. The government denies that its pro-Palestine policies are a factor.