Reports indicate a **significant increase** in incidents of **antisemitism** and **Islamophobia** in Australia since 7 October 2023.
The escalation follows the **Hamas attacks** and subsequent Israeli retaliation, leading to local tensions and political debates.
The **Australian Federation of Islamic Councils** and the **Executive Council of Australian Jewry** have called for urgent actions against rising hate crimes.
Data reveals that incidents reported to the Islamophobia Register have surpassed its eight-year total since the conflict began, indicating widespread **discrimination**.
There exists a perception of **double standards** in addressing **antisemitic** versus **Islamophobic** incidents, as illustrated by political discourse and community reactions.
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