Saving our democracy is up to us

Three years on from the atrocities of October 7 in the most horrific massacre of Jews since the Holocaust (where many non-Jews were murdered as well) and 10 months since the devastating Bondi massacre, the process of healing remains slow and painful. Yet, trauma without lessons is merely suffering. As we look back, several critical truths have crystallised – truths that demand the attention not just of our political and institutional leaders, but of everyday Australians from all walks of life.

Conviction over public tides

The resilience of the Jewish community in standing tall together – despite internal differences – remains a cornerstone of our survival. To be sure, a very small minority has lost its anchor, pandering to those who seek our destruction. Often, this stems not from pure malice, but from naivety, ignorance or a desperate bid for social acceptance.

However, our core conviction must remain absolute: our values cannot and must not depend on the shifting, populist trends of public opinion.

A threat to all liberal democracies – a call to every Australian