Southwick said the vandalism reflected a broader pattern of extremist behaviour and again called on Premier Jacinta Allan to take stronger action.

Addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people directly, PM Albanese reiterated a message he said he had delivered in Parliament: “We see you. We stand with you.”

Taylor’s election comes at a critical moment for the Liberal Party as it attempts to recover from electoral losses, internal divisions and declining support in key metropolitan areas.

"Clearly, as Minister for Transport Infrastructure and now Premier, she has been utterly compromised in her ability to take action against the CFMEU."

The findings directly contradict longstanding denials by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, who has said she was unaware of corruption concerns until media investigations exposed the issue

“It was ideological activism, aired on government-funded TV. Public money should never be used to fund racism or political activism.”

The four-day visit forms part of a broader diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing ties between Israel and Australia.

“Victoria is a place where people of all faiths can and do worship freely. But incitement to harm is not worship, it is hate speech,” he said.

“Hello, brother, my traitor friend. Don’t worry, you will come back.”

“This is about supporting working families – and giving them one less thing to worry about.”