Jewish MP’s office attacked

Many of the windows were smashed, red paint was poured in, small fires were lit outside and the slogan “Zionism is Fascism” was painted over a poster of Burns.

Burns, who is Jewish, said it was a politically motivated attack and he’s been in contact with the Federal Police and is awaiting further advice.

“My team won’t be at the office this morning, or until we’re told it is safe to do so, but we’re still here to help our community and can be contacted by email” he said.

David Southwick MP, Member for Caulfield said Josh Burns and his staff deserve a safe workplace.

“For too long, these fringe-dwelling activists have thought they are above the law. It is time for them to face the consequences for their actions” he said.

ZFA CEO Alon Cassuto said, “We are appalled by the attack on Josh Burns’ office this morning. These are acts of outrageous political violence and must be a wake-up call. They are not acceptable against any of our political representatives and must be forcefully called out when a Jewish person like Josh is targeted.”

Mr Cassuto described it as an attack on the Jewish community, and the fundamentally Australian and liberal values of tolerance and mutual respect.

City of Port Philip councillor Marcus Pearl said “We have CCTV in the area and I call on Council to work closely with the police to identify and bring to justice those responsible for this deplorable act.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently noted that Greens members have taken part in demonstrations outside the offices of Labor MPs.

Greens leader Adam Bandt was approached for comment, but he did not respond by our deadline.

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