A hair salon in Bentleigh, a suburb of Melbourne, is under scrutiny after its owner, Katrina Ann Smith, allegedly ejected a client upon learning he was Israeli. According to video and witness accounts, Smith asked the man about his nationality, called him a “genocidal baby killer” when he replied “Israel,” and ordered him to leave. Smith later confirmed the incident on camera and defended her decision, claiming it did not breach anti-discrimination laws because, in her view, nationality is not covered. Legal experts note that both Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act and Equal Opportunity Act prohibit service refusal based on nationality or ethnic origin, with fines that can exceed A$100,000 and mandatory training orders among possible sanctions. The client, who has not been named, says he intends to pursue legal action. The episode has prompted the Jewish community group Lions of Zion to call a snap protest outside Juniper Salon at 5 p.m. local time on Monday. The confrontation has reignited debate in Australia over whether businesses that promote progressive values are applying them consistently and within the bounds of federal and state law.