Residents in Milton were horrified after racist and anti-Semitic posters appeared at a well-travelled intersection.
On 7 February the offensive material was found at the corner of Baroona, Milton, and Park roads.
Shocking Hate Posters Discovered at Busy Milton Intersection
The posters, which included a hateful message targeting multiple ethnic groups, were swiftly removed by Brisbane City Council after concerned locals reported them.
They read: “Anzacs died for a white Australia, Jews, ch–ks, Arabs and blacks f … off.”
Queensland Police, including counter-terrorism officers, launched an investigation to identify those responsible.
Anti-Semitic and Racist Posters Condemned
Brisbane’s Acting Mayor, Fiona Cunningham, strongly condemned the posters saying to “stomp it out when we see it.”
She also criticised those responsible for the “repulsive” action to exploit the Anzacs during council meeting on 11 February. All of that “to spread hate and create division within the community.”
Mayor Cunningham pointed out that the timing of the incident—just after the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation—made it even more distressing.
Rising Incidents of Hate Speech Across Brisbane
This isn’t an isolated case. Between October 2023 and 9 February this year, council received 93 reports of racist and anti-Semitic incidents. The highest number came from West End, Toowong, and South Brisbane.
Similar hate-filled material was recently distributed in letterboxes in Moorooka and Annerley. Meanwhile, Paddington saw a similar incident last year.
To counter rising concerns, interfaith church groups recently issued an open letter expressing solidarity with Brisbane’s Jewish community.
The rise in anti-Semitic and racist incidents across Brisbane highlights a growing concern for the community. These posters in Milton are just one example of the disturbing trend seen in multiple suburbs over the years.
With police investigating and local leaders condemning the act, there is a strong push for greater vigilance and action against those spreading hate.
Published 13-Feb-2025