State and federal counter terrorism units will discuss whether a fire at a Melbourne synagogue will be classified as an act of terrorism.
If approved, the classification would give authorities expanded powers.
The attack at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea sent shockwaves through the Jewish community and prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to criticise the federal government.
On Sunday afternoon Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was his "personal view" the firebombing was an act of terrorism, and said it was up to law enforcement agencies to weigh up an official terror declaration.
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