The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is studying how real-world violent events lead to an increase in hate speech on digital platforms.

反猶太主義與社會凝聚力皇家委員會正在研究現實世界的暴力事件如何導致數位平台上的仇恨言論增加。

Research from the Tackling Hate Lab at Deakin University shows a clear connection between offline violence and the amount of antisemitic content on social media. For example, data from the platform X indicates that physical attacks usually cause a measurable rise in hostile posts. The events of October 7, 2023, led to a long-term increase in hate speech, while the Bondi Beach attack in December caused a smaller rise in anti-Jewish sentiment but a large increase in anti-Muslim hostility. Experts emphasize that media coverage of these events often encourages people with antisemitic views to share their opinions online.

迪金大學 Tackling Hate Lab 的研究顯示，線下暴力與社交媒體上反猶太內容的數量之間有明顯關聯。例如，X 平台的數據表明，身體攻擊通常會導致敵對貼文顯著增加。2023 年 10 月 7 日的事件導致仇恨言論長期增加，而 12 月在邦代海灘 (Bondi Beach) 發生的襲擊雖然對反猶太情緒的提升較小，但對反穆斯林的敵意增加幅度較大。專家強調，媒體對這些事件的報導往往會鼓勵持有反猶太觀點的人在網上分享他們的意見。

Furthermore, the commission found that disinformation helps keep this hostility alive. After the 2024 firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue, false conspiracy theories spread quickly, which prolonged the antisemitic narratives. This problem is made worse when witnesses and public figures are targeted. For instance, MP Josh Burns reported that the abuse directed at him and his partner often included misogynistic attacks, showing that the harassment is becoming more diverse.

此外，委員會發現錯誤資訊有助於維持這種敵意。在 2024 年 Adass Israel 猶太會堂被縱火後，虛假的陰謀論迅速傳播，延長了反猶太的敘事。當目擊者與公眾人物成為目標時，問題會變得更嚴重。例如，國會議員 Josh Burns 報告稱，他及其伴侶遭受的辱罵通常包含厭女攻擊，顯示騷擾形式正變得更加多元。

However, the institutional response to these trends is inconsistent. While some organizations use strategies to steer young people away from extremist content, there are still major regulatory gaps. The eSafety Commissioner pointed out that there is no legal definition of online hate and a lack of ways to enforce rules against adult cyber abuse. Additionally, the commission noted that some tech companies, such as X Corp and Telegram, refused to provide requested information, whereas others simply referred to their existing policies.

然而，制度上對這些趨勢的反應並不一致。雖然部分組織採取策略引導年輕人遠離極端內容，但仍存在重大的監管漏洞。電子安全專員 (eSafety Commissioner) 指出，目前缺乏對網絡仇恨的法律定義，且缺乏執行針對成年人網絡欺凌規則的方法。此外，委員會注意到部分科技公司，如 X Corp 和 Telegram，拒絕提供要求資訊，而其他公司則僅簡單提及現有的政策。

In summary, there is a dangerous cycle where offline violence and online hate reinforce each other, made worse by a lack of regulation and the fast spread of conspiracy theories.

總結來說，目前存在一個危險的循環，即線下暴力與網絡仇恨互相強化，而監管不足與陰謀論的快速傳播則使情況更加惡化。