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.
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.
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.
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…
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
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.
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.”
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.
AIJAC welcomes additional Iran sanctions
March 21, 2023 | AIJAC
AIJAC welcomes the Australian Government’s March 20 announcement of further Magnitsky-style targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against Iranian officials and entities.
AIJAC backs “tough measures” against neo-Nazis
March 20, 2023 | AIJAC staff
“An appalling sight – and one for which there must be consequences and effective action,” is how AIJAC’s Director of Community and of International Affairs, Jeremy Jones, described the behaviour of neo-Nazis in central Melbourne this past weekend.
