First ever Jewish Australian involvement in high-level Vatican Dialogue

March 7, 2011

For the first time, an Australian has participated in the Jewish delegation to the International Liaison Committee, in which Jewish representatives meet with Vatican appointees to further Jewish-Catholic understanding and dialogue.

Jeremy Jones, Director of International and of Community Affairs for the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council, participated in the meeting in Paris last week, as one of the 25 members of the delegation from the International Jewish Committee on Inter-religious Consultations (Jeremy Jones is also the first Australian to serve on that body).

AIJAC welcomes decision to appeal Zentai case

AIJAC welcomes decision to appeal Zentai case

January 5, 2011

Dr. Colin Rubenstein, Executive Director of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council said today, “AIJAC welcomes the decision by the Commonwealth Government to appeal the Federal Court’s decision in the matter of the extradition of alleged murderer Charles Zentai to Hungary.

AIJAC welcomes Australia’s vote on ‘Durban III’ conference

January 4, 2011

Dr. Colin Rubenstein, Executive Director of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council said today, “AIJAC welcomes the December 24 vote by Australia at the UN against the ‘Durban III’ conference. The vote adds to Australia’s long and proud history of acting against racism.”

AIJAC welcomes latest ACMA report on al-Manar as significant step forward

AIJAC welcomes latest ACMA report on al-Manar as significant step forward

December 10, 2010

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has welcomed ACMA’s finding that al-Manar breached Australia’s broadcasting codes in regards to racism.

AIJAC congratulates Ted Baillieu on his election as Premier of Victoria

November 30, 2010

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has extended “sincere congratulations” to Victorian Liberal Party leader Ted Baillieu on his “stunning election victory and on becoming the 46th Premier of Victoria.”

AIJAC applauds Aust. Govt. vote on UN "anti-racism" conference

AIJAC applauds Aust. Govt. vote on UN “anti-racism” conference

November 29, 2010

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has formally “acknowledged and extended appreciation” to the Australian Government for the “principled stand in voting against the UN resolution to hold a conference in New York in 2011 marking 10 years since the Durban WCAR [World Conference against Racism].”

AIJAC welcomes further Australian sanctions on Iran

July 30, 2010

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that further sanctions are to be placed on Iran. AIJAC National Chairman Mark Leibler AC said, “Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is a destabilising factor in an already unstable region. We congratulate the Australian government on imposing these additional sanctions on Iran to help force it to comply with international opinion and UN Security Council resolutions, to stop its enrichment program and open up all nuclear sites to unfettered access for international inspectors.”

Australia/Israel ties will remain strong despite unhelpful decision

May 24, 2010

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council said that the Australia/Israel friendship is deep and broad and will continue to grow despite the Australian government’s regrettable decision announced today that an Israeli diplomat be withdrawn.

Dubai killing and Australia's UN voting

Dubai killing and Australia’s UN voting

March 1, 2010

There has been concern expressed that some Australian passports were forged or otherwise misused, and it is clear that no-one condones actions undermining the integrity of Australian passports. It is entirely appropriate for the Australian Government to conduct a thorough investigation through the Australian Federal Police and ASIO.

AIJAC Congratulates Australia for its role in helping Israel achieve membership of UN subgroup

February 1, 2010

AIJAC’s Executive Director Dr. Colin Rubenstein said, “Australia should be congratulated for its role in facilitating Israel’s membership of this subgroup. I hope this means Israel will finally be allowed to take part in all UN activities. For too long, Israel has been denied equal treatment at the UN. This is a small, albeit much delayed, step toward an end to the anti-Israel ground rules and hostile sentiment that has long prevailed in the halls of the UN.”

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