In response to a recent surge in antisemitic incidents in Melbourne, Australian Jewish leaders have called on the federal government to take decisive action against anti-Israel protest slogans and to implement a comprehensive strategy to combat anti-Jewish hate crimes. Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin criticized the Allan government for failing to address the rise in antisemitism following weekend attacks. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to unveil a new strategy on combating antisemitism in the coming days alongside his special envoy on the issue, although he has declined to respond directly to calls from Israeli Prime Minister and the Australian Jewish community for urgent measures. The situation has drawn condemnation from various figures, including Australian MP Tim Wilson, who emphasized that combating antisemitism is a national responsibility, and institutions like St. Vincent's Hospital, which took prompt action against an individual involved in antisemitic behavior. Internationally, former U.S. President Donald Trump was urged by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach to ban Albanese from the United States as a statement against tolerance of antisemitism. The rise in antisemitism has been described as a serious threat to Australia's social cohesion, marking a troubling shift in the country's reputation as a democratic ally and home to a proud Jewish community.