AIJAC expresses “deep concern” over recent developments in Syria
October 10, 2019 | AIJAC staff
The Australia/ Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today expressed its strong concerns about Turkey’s unilateral incursion into northern Syria, and the apparent shift in US foreign policy toward rapid Syrian disengagement which helped facilitate the Turkish move.
Antisemitism by schoolchildren requires pro-active response
October 4, 2019 | AIJAC
“Incidents of anti-Jewish bullying committed by, and directed at, schoolchildren must never be excused or tolerated. As a nation, we have a responsibility to protect and assist victims and do what we can to eliminate racist behaviour and bullying,” said Dr. Colin Rubenstein, executive director of the Australia/ Israel & Jewish Affairs Council
Statement on further delays to Malka Leifer’s extradition case
September 24, 2019 | AIJAC staff
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) expressed its deep disappointment that the extradition of Malka Leifer to face justice in Australia has been delayed yet again.
AFL delegation briefed on antisemitism, Holocaust history and Jewish community concerns
September 18, 2019
Former star footballer and media commentator Dermott Brereton, AFL General Counsel Andrew Dillon and St Kilda F.C. General Manager, Simon Lethlean, have paid a visit to the Jewish Holocaust Centre in Melbourne, where they were taken through the Holocaust museum by Museum Director Jayne Josem and Education Director Lisa Phillips.
AIJAC expresses condolences on the passing of former deputy PM Tim Fischer
August 27, 2019 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has written to the family of the late deputy Prime Minister and National Party leader Tim Fischer expressing condolences on his passing and our “deepest and heartfelt sympathy” to Judy Fischer and their two sons.
AIJAC welcomes SBS apology for “World News” misrepresentation
August 26, 2019 | AIJAC
AIJAC has welcomed SBS’s apology and acknowledgment that an SBS TV “World News” story on July 10, “erroneously” implied Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had threatened military action in response to increased uranium enrichment by Iran
AIJAC statement on Israel’s decision to refuse visas to US Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar
August 22, 2019 | AIJAC
Israel had no good or easy option when two Members of Congress, both of whom have connections with antisemites and track records indicating contemptuous hostility to Israel, applied for visas.
Statement: Australia joins the International Maritime Security Construct in the Gulf
August 21, 2019 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes the Government’s announcement that Australia will join the International Maritime Security Construct…
AIJAC is hiring in Sydney
August 14, 2019 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) is seeking a highly motivated person, with an interest in public policy issues of concern to Jewish Australians, to join our Sydney team.
Statement: Israeli police recommendation to indict Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman over Malka Leifer case
August 7, 2019 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) calls on Israel’s Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman to step down following news that Israeli police have recommended he be indicted on charges of fraud and breach of trust for offences including use of his office to illicitly provide assistance to alleged sex offender Malka Leifer.
