The Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, has released a statement following revelations that Iran was behind the attack on Lewis’ Continental Kitchen in her electorate.

Confirmation that Iran has orchestrated attacks against the Australian Jewish community, including
Bondi’s Lewis’ Continental Kitchen is horrifying but not entirely surprising.
The Australian Jewish community has sounded the alarm on Iran for years and as an MP I have
advocated for stronger action against the regime, including listing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as
a terrorist organisation, since I was elected.
We now know Iran has been behind at least two attacks in Australia and the ongoing investigation
may reveal more.
I am being briefed by ASIO and speaking directly to the Minister for Home Affairs and his
department.
I have also spoken to the owners of Lewis’ Continental Kitchen who are still dealing with the
aftermath of last year’s firebombing, and I have taken their concerns to the government.
I am working closely with Jewish Australian community leaders and pushing for the government to
commit the funding and resources necessary to ensure the safety of everyone in our community.
Jewish Australians belong here in Australia and must feel safe when they take their kids to school,
go about their lives, or head to work or the synagogue. These are fundamental rights that all
Australians expect and that Jewish Australians must enjoy too.