AIJAC welcomes John Bolton's new appointment

AIJAC welcomes John Bolton’s new appointment

March 23, 2018

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement that John Bolton has been appointed to become the US National Security Adviser.

Visiting AIJAC guest David Harris warns of Iranian threat

Visiting AIJAC guest David Harris warns of Iranian threat

March 23, 2018

The growing influence of Iran under the failing nuclear deal and the ongoing importance of the Australia-US relationship were key messages shared during this week’s visit by American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris.

Jewish world and Poland have common concern in having historical truth understood

Jewish world and Poland have common concern in having historical truth understood

March 9, 2018

Jeremy Jones, Director of International and of Community Affairs of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council and Poland’s newly appointed Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Michal Kolodzieski, met in Sydney today for a “full, frank and constructive” discussion on Polish-Jewish relations and the recent Polish legislation on “defamation of the Polish Nation”.

Dr Daniel Pipes to speak in Melbourne

Dr Daniel Pipes to speak in Melbourne, Sydney

February 23, 2018

AIJAC, in partnership with its co-sponsors, is pleased to present top US writer and commentator Dr Daniel Pipes in Melbourne and Sydney

AIJAC statement on the arrest of Malka Leifer

AIJAC statement on the arrest of Malka Leifer

February 14, 2018

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council is very pleased to see the arrest of former Melbourne school principal and accused sexual abuser Malka Leifer by Israeli police yesterday, and the subsequent court hearing alleging she had faked mental illness to avoid extradition back to Australia.

Top US Middle East expert to speak in Sydney

Top US Middle East expert to speak in Sydney, Melbourne

February 7, 2018

AIJAC, in partnership with its co-sponsors, is proud to present the highly experienced US Middle East analyst Dr. Jonathan Schanzer in Melbourne and Sydney

AIJAC congratulates Editorial Board members on their Australia Day Honours

AIJAC congratulates Editorial Board members on their Australia Day Honours

January 30, 2018

AIJAC is pleased to congratulate all those recognised on this year’s Australia day honours list, but takes particular pride in the awards conferred on Justice Howard Nathan AM and Rabbi Ralph Genende OAM…

AIJAC welcomes Trump Administration announcement on recognition of Jerusalem

AIJAC welcomes Trump Administration announcement on recognition of Jerusalem

December 7, 2017

AIJAC welcomes the announcement by the US Trump Administration yesterday that it will correct a historic injustice by recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, and begin the process of moving the US Embassy to the city.

Prime Minister Turnbull addressed Beersheba Dialogue event co-hosted by AIJAC

Prime Minister Turnbull addressed Beersheba Dialogue event co-hosted by AIJAC

November 9, 2017

Prime Minister Turnbull saluted the achievements that the Dialogue, an annual meeting of Australian and Israeli strategic analysts and defence experts, had made in a short time – identifying areas of collaboration in defence between Australia and Israel for their mutual benefit…

Statement on Danby/ABC controversy

Statement on Danby/ABC controversy

October 9, 2017

The following is AIJAC’s statement on the recent controversy over ads placed by Michael Danby MP critical of aspects of the reporting of ABC Middle East Correspondent Sophie McNeill…

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