Controversial MP Mark Latham says Australia’s Jewish community should “grow up” in the face of antisemitic incidents, including attacks allegedly linked to organised criminals and Iran, and said there are no signs of serious, home-grown hate in Sydney.

Members of the city’s Jewish community say Latham is in denial if he cannot see the “abhorrent outburst of hatred against Jews” since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023.

NSW MP Mark Latham was slammed as “offensive” after telling the Jewish community to “grow up” in the face of antisemitic incidents. Credit: Janie Barrett

The independent MP on Wednesday appeared in the NSW budget estimates hearing to question the Police Minister Yasmin Catley on a range of issues, including figures she provided to an earlier hearing.

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