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Making sense of the new political landscape
Overall, despite concerns, pro-Israel and Jewish Australians will be hoping this incoming Government and Parliament will remain friendly, and any problematic changes will be a matter of degree
Read MoreAIJAC congratulates new PM Albanese, wishes his government every success
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) congratulates Anthony Albanese and the ALP for their decisive electoral victory in winning government. We wish the new Albanese Government every success in leading our country in its next challenging chapter.
Read MoreUniversity of Melbourne exposes BDS’s lies and extremism
Greg Barns’ support for Melbourne University’s Student Union’s (UMSU) inflammatory April 29 resolution that the University subsequently condemned as antisemitic is concerning. His accusation that the University impinged on students’ freedom of speech is absurd given the motion’s extreme language.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes ABC inquiry outcome, calls for further consideration of external complaints body
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Executive Director Dr. Colin Rubenstein has welcomed an independent report into the ABC complaints handling process that identified significant shortcomings in the current process and recommended major reforms, including the introduction of an Ombudsman within the ABC that will report directly to the ABC Board. However, he also…
Read MoreTragedy of journalist’s death exploited to intensify conflict
It may be impossible to know for sure, since the Palestinian Authority has refused to participate in a joint investigation with Israel, the US or other parties to conclusively determine the source of the fire that killed Abu Akleh
Read MoreLaughing all the way to the postal bank: The LaRouchites in the 2022 Election
One political party you won’t be hearing much about before, during or after the upcoming federal election on May 21 is the Australian Citizens Party (ACP). This is despite the fact that it is one of the longest established parties contesting this election and, surprisingly, one of the best funded.
Read MoreClimate of concern over independent candidates
Of course, the Climate 200 candidates and staff are far from alone in this election when it comes to showing hostility to Israel or making inappropriate comments about Hitler. However, it is important to consider this history when deciding whether to vote for them or give financial support to Climate 200, especially given their potential to hold the balance of power.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes Victorian swastika ban bill
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has welcomed the news that the Victorian Government is set to introduce a bill to ban the public display of the infamous Nazi symbol, the swastika. Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes made the announcement of the new bill on Wednesday, May 11, saying it sends “a very clear message” about the state’s position against neo-Nazi ideology.…
Read MoreThe ABC cannot be allowed to bury its report into complaints handling until after the election
The ABC’s complaints unit, Audience & Consumer Affairs (ACA) – which claims to be independent from ABC management but is in reality entirely run in-house – investigated and dismissed complaints against the program.
Read MoreUniversities must not allow anti-semitism to stand
The vast majority of Jewish students will no doubt feel deeply betrayed that the student union supposed to represent them could pass a motion so appalling and so antithetical to their core values.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes University of Melbourne statement on “anti-semitic” student union motion
AIJAC welcomes Melbourne University’s statement on the motion passed last week by the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) in support of the racist BDS campaign.
Read MoreA Concerning Climate
One relatively unusual feature of the upcoming Federal election is the large number of candidates that are receiving funding from the group Climate 200, headed by Simon Holmes à Court… Most recipients are challenging sitting coalition members, and they include several “Voices of” or so-called “teal” candidates… And several of these candidates have past activities or links that may well be of concern to Jewish voters.
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