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MP Josh Burns reveals toll of online abuse after office vandalised

Federal Victorian MP Josh Burns says social media companies do not adequately address antisemitic comments. (ABC News: Julia Andre)

A Jewish federal Victorian MP targeted with antisemitism has called for stronger laws to address online hate.

Josh Burns says he was abused online within hours of his electorate office being vandalised.

He says in the absence of action by social media platforms, the eSafety commissioner's powers must be bolstered to protect users.

A federal Victorian MP who has been the target of antisemitic attacks has called for tougher laws against vilification because social media platforms are failing to adequately respond to online hate.

Georgie Purcell facing antisemitic and misogynistic abuse due to having Jewish partner, commission hears

The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion is hearing evidence about hateful speech in the online environment

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Vile, threatening abuse is being levelled at witnesses to the antisemitism royal commission, the inquiry has heard, while a Labor MP has said attacks on his partner were heightened because they were stacked with misogyny.

Meanwhile, data analysis has shown how quickly factual reports are transformed into conspiracy theories online, and that while there was a spike in antisemitism after the Bondi terror attack, there was a “huge spike” in anti-Muslim hate.

MP calls for new laws against online hate

Federal MP Josh Burns, who was targeted by antisemitic abuse, is calling for stronger laws against online hate.

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