Why kids need security at Jewish and Islamic schools in Australia

2023-10-19

Guards armed with guns are an unusual sight in Australian public life - but not if you go to a Jewish school, synagogue or some other faith-based institutions. The additional measures are allowed because of special rules as a result of terror threats linked to conflicts in the Middle East, and white supremacist groups. And now the measures are taxpayer-funded under the Federal Governments' new $50 million 'Securing Faith Based Places' program. On this extra episode of The Briefing, Madeline Palmer...

Guards armed with guns are an unusual sight in Australian public life - but not if you go to a Jewish school, synagogue or some other faith-based institutions.

The additional measures are allowed because of special rules as a result of terror threats linked to conflicts in the Middle East, and white supremacist groups. And now the measures are taxpayer-funded under the Federal Governments' new $50 million 'Securing Faith Based Places' program.

On this extra episode of The Briefing, Madeline Palmer speaks with Daniel Aghion, President of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, about why these security measures, and why they are necessary.

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