A wave of antisemitic attacks has roiled Australia, with dozens of arrests and hundreds more charged in crimes targeting Jews. The attacks have sparked a national crisis and a debate about who is to blame. Hate crime laws have been advanced almost unanimously by federal lawmakers in a rare moment of unity. Jewish and Muslim organizations have reported drastic spikes in hate-fueled incidents since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. The attacks have drawn attention due to their severity, unusual nature, and public visibility.