The incidence of violent antisemitism in Australia has been increasing over the last two decades. This explains the reliance on security guards at synagogues and kindergartens, something previously unnecessary.

The crisis began with the failure of successive governments to ensure no immigrant would ever import some unwanted ancient hatred.

In 1975, following the Lebanese civil war, the Fraser government created a ‘Lebanese concession’ to allow Lebanese Christians to escape from the Christian-Muslim conflict and come to Australia.