Former Victorian Liberal Party president Michael Kroger said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is failing to maintain social cohesion in Australia [1].
The critique highlights a growing tension between economic growth targets and the perceived stability of community relations. Kroger said that prioritizing gross domestic product over social harmony creates systemic risks for the country [1].
Speaking on News24 in an interview hosted by Andrew Bolt, Kroger said the Albanese government is overseeing a record rise in antisemitism [1, 2]. He said the current state of national unity is at an all-time low, citing public demonstrations as evidence of this decline [1].
"Social cohesion in this country has never been worse, antisemitism has never been greater, hatred against Jewish people in this country is at record levels, disgusting demonstrations full of people praising terrorists," Kroger said [1].
Beyond communal tensions, Kroger linked the government's approach to mass immigration and falling property values [1]. He said that these factors combined have contributed to a collapse in the social fabric of the nation [1].
Kroger said the Prime Minister is out of his depth in managing these intersecting crises [1]. He said the administration has failed to address the root causes of the rising hatred against Jewish people and the volatility of the housing market [1].
The comments were reported by Sky News Australia, reflecting a broader debate within the political landscape regarding the balance of immigration, and infrastructure [1, 2].
“"Social cohesion in this country has never been worse,"”
This criticism reflects a recurring political conflict in Australia regarding the 'social cost' of rapid population growth. By linking immigration levels to property value declines and social unrest, Kroger is framing the government's economic strategy as a liability to national security and community peace.
