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Now is the time for healing, not laying blame
At this time we should all be prioritising the healing of those impacted by this tragedy, first and foremost the devastated Jewish community, and the prevention of further attacks. Those who put their own needs and politics above that are doing the entire country a grave disservice, and frankly, should take a good, hard look at themselves. They are part of the problem, not the solution.
Read MoreAIJAC condemns comments by ALP National President Wayne Swan
AIJAC condemns comments by ALP National President Wayne Swan
Read MorePolicies to prevent hate and rebuild Australian faith
Now, 15 people have been murdered. Are the Prime Minister’s announcements patches to cover his embarrassment, or does he truly want to tackle the profound problems?
Read MoreA line of blood in the sand: this attack was a predictable culmination
All Australians, including the PM need to now recognise that December 14 was a bloody line in the sand, and we desperately need to identify and confront all the elements that led to its crossing.
Read MoreThe Government’s actions still fall short: Joel Burnie on FDD Morning Brief
AIJAC Executive Manager Joel Burnie spoke with Foundation For Defense of Democracies (FDD) Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer about the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, the feelings of the Australian Jewish community and what the Government needs to do now.
Read More“None of us were surprised”: Joel Burnie on Sky News
AIJAC Executive Manager Joel Burnie spoke to Sky News’ Jaynie Seal about the Government’s failure to crack down on antisemitism and the insecurity experienced by the Australian Jewish community as a result.
Read More“The writing was on the wall for a number of years”: Colin Rubenstein on Channel 7 Weekend Sunrise
AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubestein spoke with Channel 7 Weekend Sunrise about hate speech, legal enforcement, political will and what the Government needs to do going forward in the wake of the antisemitic terrorist attack on Bondi Beach.
Read MoreAIJAC calls on federal and state governments to take additional steps to combat antisemitism
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council calls for federal, state and territory governments to implement numerous urgent steps to combat the explosion of antisemitism in Australia and reduce the threat of violence to the Jewish community.
Read MoreI’m an Australian Jew: Your support, and support from around the world, really matters to us
Never underestimate the power of standing with someone who is hurting, and the impact that support has, because I know that we all feel it deeply down under in this far corner of the world.
Read MoreWe must dismantle the structures that allowed antisemitism to take root
If Australia wishes to remain the Lucky Country, then it must act – not symbolically, not cautiously, not only when convenient. Because the cost of doing nothing will be far greater.
Read More“My first reaction was ‘I need to know where my family is'”: Arsen Ostrovsky on Sky News
Bondi Beach terrorist attack survivor and incoming head of AIJAC’s Sydney office Arsen Ostrovsky recounts his harrowing experience to Sky News’ Sharri Markson.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes PM’s announcement on antisemitism steps, but calls for more
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes the Prime Minister’s contrition and announcement of several steps to combat antisemitism, but calls for more.
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