AIJAC letter to ANU
September 12, 2013
On September 4, the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) wrote to the Vice-Chancellor and President of the Australian National University Professor Ian Young AO, to raise concerns regarding the one-sided nature of the “Human Rights in Palestine Conference” that runs from 10-12 September.
Statement: AIJAC congratulates Tony Abbott and the Coalition on election victory, calls for bipartisan approach to Israel
September 9, 2013
AIJAC congratulates Tony Abbott and the Coalition on their election victory. Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott and Foreign Minister-elect Julie Bishop with their colleagues have been exceptional friends of Israel and the Jewish community in Opposition and we look forward to this steadfast support continuing in Government…
AIJAC statement responding to Foreign Minister Carr’s legal claims on settlements
August 13, 2013 | Colin Rubenstein
On Friday, August 9 , AIJAC put out a statement responding to controversial remarks on Israeli settlements by Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr at Lakemba the previous day… A spokesperson for Senator Carr has now responded to criticisms of his remarks in a statement published on J-wire …. AIJAC has released the following statement in response to Senator Carr’s latest comments…
AIJAC Statement in response to remarks by Foreign Minister Bob Carr at Lakemba on Thursday, August 8, 2013
August 9, 2013 | Colin Rubenstein
It was disappointing to hear the remarks made by Foreign Minister Bob Carr outside Lakemba Mosque at the celebrations to mark Eid al-Fitr on Thursday….
Statement: Israel’s prisoner releases
July 31, 2013
While obviously agonising, especially for the distraught families of the victims, the Israeli Government’s decision for the staggered release of convicts involved in brutal acts of violence reflects the high priority it attaches to bringing the Palestinians back to the negotiating table and resuming peace talks – consistent with its claim it was acting “for the good of the country”.
Statement on Australian asylum-seeker policy
July 25, 2013
AIJAC strongly believes in a non-discriminatory, generous and compassionate Australian policy on asylum-seekers but also that these objectives must be balanced, and indeed would be enhanced, by maintaining an orderly and fair process, effectively addressing Australia’s genuine border security concerns, and above all, by dramatically reducing the incentives which cause people to place their lives at severe risk in unseaworthy boats supplied by the illegal people-smuggling industry.
AIJAC congratulates Ed Husic, deplores bigotry
July 2, 2013
AIJAC Chairman Mark Leibler and executive director Dr. Colin Rubenstein have extended their congratulations to Ed Husic MP, on his appointment as Parliamentary Secretary and on his decision to take his Oath of Office on The Koran, while deploring the bigotry and intolerance his elevation has attracted from some quarters.
Statement: Return of Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister
June 27, 2013
Upon the return of Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister on June 26, replacing Julia Gillard, AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein made the following statement to J-Wire:
“We thank Julia Gillard for her unwavering and principled support for the Australian Jewish community and Israel during her term as Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister… We congratulate Kevin Rudd on returning to the leadership of the federal government…
AIJAC prominent at Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism
June 14, 2013
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council played an important role in the deliberations of the Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism, which took place recently in Jerusalem.
Jeremy Jones AM, Director of International and of Community Affairs for the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council, who is internationally recognised as the expert on antisemitism in Australia and an authoritative exponent of inter-religious dialogue, was given the honour of Chairing the Plenary Seminar ” Muslim Religious Leaders Condemning Antisemitism”.
Australian Jewry’s unique experience discussed at American Jewish Committee Global Forum
June 14, 2013
The unique experiences of Jews in Australia, the relationship between Australia and the USA and the global priorities in Australian diplomacy featured in a wide-ranging discussion with H.E. Kim Beazley, Australia’s Ambassador to the USA, at a session of the Global Forum of the American Jewish Committee in Washington earlier this month.
