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AIJAC Submission regarding the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026
AIJAC supports the intent and general thrust of this bill, which seeks to address multiple intersecting policy areas – from weapons to migration to racial vilification and incitement – related to social cohesion, security and antisemitism, while protecting religious freedoms.
Read More“Blame the Jews” conspiracy theories over Venezuela and Bondi prove nothing changes
It took just a few hours for “Zionists” to be blamed for what went down on January 4. Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez followed a well-worn path for the regime when she claimed in a televised address to the nation there were “Zionist overtones” to Maduro’s capture.
Read MoreRemarks to Waverley Council – Extraordinary Council Meeting: One month since the Bondi Beach terror attack
Remarks to Waverley Council – Extraordinary Council Meeting: One Month Since the Bondi Beach Terror Attack
Read MoreAnti-Israel protesters’ deafening silence on Iranian repression: Arsen Ostrovsky on Sky News
AIJAC Sydney office head Arsen Ostrovsky spoke to Sky News’ Caroline Marcus about the hypocrisy of anti-Israel campaigners’ silence on Iran’s brutal crackdown on human rights protesters in Iranian cities.
Read MoreIsrael-obsessed activists’ hypocrisy exposed by their Iran silence
Real human rights advocacy does not depend on the identity of the oppressor or the political utility of the victim. It depends on principle. And right now, such principle is sorely missing for so many of those who claim to be advocating for “human rights”.
Read MoreAustralian Jewish organisations will offer strong support to Royal Commission: Joel Burnie on Sky News
AIJAC executive manager Joel Burnie told Sky News’ James Macpherson that, despite the delay and political manoeuvring, Australian Jewish communal organisations will offer full support to the Royal Commission into antisemitism and the Bondi attack.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes Federal Royal Commission into antisemitism following Bondi massacre
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement of a Royal Commission into antisemitism, following the Bondi massacre.
Read MoreAuthor comments part of disgusting, toxic antisemitism spreading in recent years: Joel Burnie on Sky News
AIJAC executive manager Joel Burnie spoke with Sky News’ James MacPherson about the vile comments made by children’s book author Matt Chun in the wake of the Bondi massacre.
Read MoreRoot causes and the facilitators of antisemitism must be investigated: Colin Rubenstein on ABC News
AIJAC executive director Dr Colin Rubenstein appeared in an ABC News report into calls for a royal commission into antisemitism.
Read MoreWhat I learned on Bondi beach
Lying on the ground that balmy summer night in Sydney with blood still gushing from my head, having just learned that my wife and children had reached safety, I found myself reciting the Shema, the ancient and seminal Jewish declaration of faith.
Read MoreSports legends, business and defence leaders, silks, communal organisations, officials, politicians and others call for royal commission
A list of all Australians, including the families of the victims as well as current and former sports legends, officials, politicians, business leaders, silks and communal organisations that have publicly called for a royal commission following the Bondi terrorist attack.
Read MoreAIJAC, ZFA and national Jewish and communal organisations call on Prime Minister to establish Royal Commission into Antisemitism
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA), Zionism Victoria, the Zionist Council of NSW, the State Zionist Council of QLD, the State Zionist Council of South Australia, the State Zionist Council of WA, the ACT Zionist Council, the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, the Australasian Union of Jewish Students… today issue this unified and urgent call for the establishment of a Commonwealth Royal Commission into Antisemitism.
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