Statement regarding attack on Imam in Dandenong
January 13, 2026
We are distressed at reports that an Islamic community leader was allegedly assaulted on Saturday after he and his wife were forced off the road by a vehicle and racially abused by its occupants in Dandenong South. Our thoughts and prayers are with the couple, as well as any member of their community who has been made to feel unsafe.
Statement on the Passing of the Hon. Ron Boswell
January 9, 2026 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) extends its sincere condolences to the family of the Hon. Ron Boswell following his passing.
AIJAC welcomes Federal Royal Commission into antisemitism following Bondi massacre
January 8, 2026 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement of a Royal Commission into antisemitism, following the Bondi massacre.
AIJAC, ZFA and national Jewish and communal organisations call on Prime Minister to establish Royal Commission into Antisemitism
January 1, 2026
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.
Vale Stanley Roth AM
December 29, 2025 | AIJAC
We at AIJAC were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Stanley Roth AM. Stanley was a wonderful, inspirational, caring and principled person, a pillar of our Australian Jewish community and also devoted to the security and vitality of Israel.
Another “heinous antisemitic attack” in Melbourne: AIJAC’s statement to JNS
December 26, 2025 | Colin Rubenstein
“This heinous antisemitic attack has seen a young family have their car destroyed and being too frightened to stay in their home simply because they chose to share the joy of Chanukah with the community. It further emphasises the urgent need for the state and federal governments to crack down on the antisemitism and incitement to and perpetration of violence rampant on our streets before there are more tragic outcomes.”
AIJAC condemns comments by ALP National President Wayne Swan
December 24, 2025 | AIJAC
AIJAC condemns comments by ALP National President Wayne Swan
AIJAC calls on federal and state governments to take additional steps to combat antisemitism
December 19, 2025
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.
AIJAC welcomes PM’s announcement on antisemitism steps, but calls for more
December 18, 2025 | AIJAC
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.
AIJAC horrified by appalling terrorist attack at Bondi
December 15, 2025 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) is horrified by the appalling terrorist attack at Bondi this evening. AIJAC Executive Director Colin Rubenstein said, “We are horrified by what has unfolded. Our immediate thoughts are with those killed and injured and their families, and with all those who witnessed this horrendous crime.”
