Frydenberg demands Albanese call synagogue firebombing act of terrorism

Email Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the clock is ticking for Anthony Albanese to take action over a firebombing at a Melbourne synagogue, demanding the PM call it an act of terrorism and establish a national police taskforce to curb anti-Semitism.

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