Australian police have charged a man in connection with an alleged arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue with worshippers in the building, the latest in a series of incidents targeting the nation's Jewish community.

Victoria state in Australia is establishing a task force to create laws empowering police against violent protests following an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue. The aim is to curtail antisemitism and bolster community safety,

Investigators are also establishing whether there are any links to the recent arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne's east, but no connections have been identified so far. Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online .