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AIJAC welcomes government’s new “Securing Faith-based Places” grant program

May 18, 2023 | AIJAC

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a $40 million Securing Faith-based Places grant program to replace the former Safer Communities Fund.

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AIJAC stands by Israel in wake of Gaza attacks

May 3, 2023 | AIJAC

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council today stood by Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas’ and Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s (PIJ’s) wanton and unprovoked firing of dozens of rockets from Gaza.

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Testimony: Criminal Code Amendment (Prohibit Nazi Symbols) Bill 2023

May 3, 2023 | AIJAC

Nazi salutes and Nazi symbols are universally recognised messages of hate and genocide. They are used to frighten, intimidate, and hurt their targets. So AIJAC wholeheartedly supports this legislation which aligns with our values and heritage as Australians.

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AIJAC congratulates Randwick Council on Israeli flag decision

April 19, 2023 | AIJAC

Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has formally congratulated Randwick City Council for standing firm on its decision to fly the Israeli flag for Yom Ha’atzmaut – in the face of moves to rescind the decision.

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AIJAC appoints Walt Secord as Director of Public Affairs

April 11, 2023

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has appointed the Honourable Walt Secord, former NSW State Labor frontbencher and MP, as its Director of Public Affairs.

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AIJAC condemns terror and rocket attacks against Israel over Passover

April 9, 2023 | AIJAC

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has condemned the appalling escalation in terror – including multiple rocket attacks – carried…

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AIJAC welcomes verdict in Leifer case

April 4, 2023 | AIJAC

AIJAC salutes the courage and fortitude of the extraordinary young women who worked so tirelessly, over so many years, and often at great personal cost, to ensure that a measure of justice would eventually be achieved

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AIJAC welcomes pause for negotiations on Israel’s proposed judicial reforms

March 28, 2023 | AIJAC

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes the announcement from Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu that the judicial reform program will be delayed to allow negotiations that aim for a broad consensus.

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AIJAC congratulates Australian Catholics on “Powerful affirmation of friendship”

March 22, 2023 | AIJAC

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council congratulates the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference on the publication this week of “Walking Together: Catholics with Jews in the Australian Context.”

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AIJAC welcomes proposed Federal ban on Nazi symbols and salutes

March 22, 2023 | AIJAC

AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein said, “AIJAC supports measures to prevent Australia’s community being subjected to the hatred, disharmony and intimidation exemplified by Nazi symbols and salutes.

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