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Online Hate Targets Jewish MP and Partner | Sydney News
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- Jun 30, 2026
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Summary
Labor MP Josh Burns, a Jewish lawmaker, testified before the antisemitism royal commission about the vile, misogynistic, and sexualized abuse his non-Jewish partner Georgie Purcell faces online — abuse amplified simply by their relationship. Burns exposed how social media giants like Instagram track consumer habits but fail to curb hate speech, calling for urgent tech reforms. The commission’s investigation also revealed a troubling pattern: real-world events like the Hamas attack and the Bondi terror incident triggered massive spikes in both antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate online. Research from Deakin University shows these hateful narratives spread rapidly — and that effective, non-extreme interventions are possible. The episode underscores the urgent need for digital safety measures to stop the viral spread of hate in the modern age. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9b10bac3fe2e8b2c