The national cabinet meeting, which took place online on January 21, 2025, included insights from the Australian Federal Police commissioner on coordinated responses to these incidents.

Albanese confirmed that police are investigating the potential involvement of 'paid actors' in the antisemitic attacks, suggesting that some perpetrators may not be ideologically motivated.

The Coalition opposition, led by Peter Dutton, has intensified pressure on the government to take stronger action against antisemitic behaviors, proposing mandatory minimum sentences for related offenses.

Calls for government action have been echoed by Jewish groups and antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal, particularly after multiple attacks on synagogues in Sydney.

In response to the escalating violence, Albanese announced a snap national cabinet meeting to discuss antisemitism, following criticism for his previous reluctance to convene such a meeting.

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw indicated that the investigation is exploring the possibility of overseas actors paying local agents to execute these attacks, potentially complicating identification efforts with cryptocurrency.

In New South Wales, a state-level taskforce has resulted in 36 charges related to antisemitic offenses, while in Victoria, 70 arrests have been made for similar crimes.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a recent arson and graffiti attack on a childcare center in Maroubra, Sydney, describing it as a 'hate crime' and 'vile, antisemitic violence.'

The attack is part of a troubling trend, with at least nine significant antisemitic incidents reported in Sydney since the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks, including arson and attacks on Jewish sites.

As of January 22, 2025, authorities have charged a 33-year-old man for attempting to set fire to a synagogue in Newtown, with additional arrests made for a series of hate crime-related incidents.

The Jewish Council of Australia has condemned the recent antisemitic incidents and is calling for increased cooperation and community dialogue to combat prejudice.