Pressure mounts on Victorian government to take action over anti-Zionist rally

Published: December 19, 2025

Daily London

Jewish leaders are calling on the Victorian government to prevent an anti-Zionism protest happening in Melbourne on Monday.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has warned that people who attend the rally will be “dealt with by police”.

Anti-Zionism Australia originally planned to protest in the city today.

Jactina Allan has warned there will be consequences for people who attend the rally in Melbourne’s CBD. (Nine)

“It is unthinkable that these rallies or protests would happen, full stop,” Education Minister Jason Clare said.

Victoria Police has said there will be a significant presence in the city and has said any unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated.

NSW Police have also issued warnings to those planning to attend unauthorised gatherings this weekend in Sydney.

“Fifteen people are dead. There are still people in hospital. Many more people that are injured. What we need in this country right now is love, not hate, not protest,” the Education Minister said.

Clare said that he hopes the Victorian government does everything in its power to ensure that the protests do not take place.

“Any right-thinking Australian would know this is absolutely wrong and shouldn’t happen in the first place,” he said.

“So I’m hoping that it just doesn’t happen.”

Former federal treasurer and prominent Jewish Victorian Josh Frydenberg has voiced his displeasure with the rally, saying it is unthinkable that the government would not intervene.