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19 August 2026

Graffiti 'wrongly' labelled antisemitic in Sydney spree, judge finds

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Source reporting: abc.net.au

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Graffiti 'wrongly' labelled antisemitic in Sydney spree, judge finds

A man who admitted to a string of vandalism offences in Sydney's east did not act as an "antisemitic bigot" but was a "vandal for hire", and is not at risk of committing a serious terrorism offence, according to the state's highest court.

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