A New South Wales MP has called for an investigation into potential foreign interference, alleging that Israel's dossier targeting him and other politicians as promoters of antisemitic and anti-Zionist content may breach Australia's foreign influence laws. The MP, Anthony D'Adam, a critic of Israel's actions in Gaza and a long-time advocate for Palestine, denies any antisemitic leanings. He argues that the Israeli government's dossier, which includes his name and a photo, is an attempt to intimidate and discredit critics. D'Adam's concerns are heightened by the dossier's methodology, which involves social media searches, traditional media monitoring, and direct observation of online activities, potentially involving Australian citizens or residents. He questions the timing and motives behind the report, especially given the Australian government's own publication of an 'Anti-Israel Protest Forecast', which he believes may categorize peaceful protests as violent. The MP has written to the federal minister for home affairs, Tony Burke, requesting an investigation into the dossier's origins and its potential impact on Australian political discourse.
