Hate Against Jewish People in Australia

May 5, 2026, 09:30
AustraliaPolitics

Introduction

Australia is studying why more people are being mean to Jewish people. This started after a terror attack in Bondi.

Main Body

Jewish people in Australia feel unsafe. Some students use bad words and Nazi symbols in schools. Jewish people now need guards and big walls for safety. Some people say Facebook does not stop hate speech. Facebook says they try to stop it with computers and people, but they make mistakes. A court is also looking at two teachers from a university. The teachers wrote things on the internet. The court wants to know if these words are hate speech or just opinions.

Conclusion

There is more hate against Jewish people now. The government is trying to find a balance between safety and free speech.

Learning

🧩 Word Power: Making things 'Stronger'

In the text, we see words like unsafe.

Notice the part un-. Adding un- to a word usually makes it the opposite (not).

  • Safe →\rightarrow Unsafe (Not safe)
  • Happy →\rightarrow Unhappy (Not happy)
  • Fair →\rightarrow Unfair (Not fair)

🛠️ Simple Sentence Builder

Look at how the article describes actions:

"Jewish people in Australia feel unsafe."

Pattern: [Person] + [Feel/Action] + [Description]

Try these patterns for A2:

  1. I →\rightarrow feel →\rightarrow tired.
  2. She →\rightarrow feels →\rightarrow happy.
  3. They →\rightarrow feel →\rightarrow worried.

💡 Vocabulary Note

Hate speech = Words that hurt people because of who they are. Free speech = The right to say what you think.

Vocabulary Learning

people
individuals; a group of humans
Example:Many people came to the event.
mean
unfriendly or cruel
Example:He was mean to his classmates.
attack
an act of violence or assault
Example:The news reported a sudden attack.
students
people who learn at school or university
Example:Students study hard for exams.
schools
places where students learn
Example:The schools closed for the holiday.
guards
people who protect or watch over
Example:Guards keep the building safe.
walls
vertical structures that enclose or separate
Example:The walls of the castle are tall.
safety
condition of being protected from danger
Example:Safety is important at work.
Facebook
a social media website
Example:She posts photos on Facebook.
hate
intense dislike or hostility
Example:Hate should not be tolerated.
speech
talking or saying words
Example:He gave a short speech.
computer
an electronic device that processes data
Example:I use a computer for homework.
court
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The case went to court.
teachers
people who teach students
Example:Teachers help students learn.
university
a higher education institution
Example:She studies at a university.
internet
global network of computers
Example:The internet connects people worldwide.
balance
equal distribution or fairness
Example:Find a balance between work and rest.
government
the group that runs a country
Example:The government made new rules.
free
not restricted or controlled
Example:She enjoys free time.
big
large in size
Example:The house is very big.
bad
not good or harmful
Example:That was a bad decision.
try
attempt to do something
Example:Try to finish the task.
stop
cease or end
Example:Please stop the noise.
mistakes
errors or wrong actions
Example:Everyone makes mistakes.
write
to produce words on paper or screen
Example:Write your name on the paper.
opinion
a personal view or belief
Example:It is just my opinion.
find
to discover or locate
Example:I will find the answer.