AIJAC response to visa announcement
November 22, 2023 | Colin Rubenstein
Given that Gaza is a territory whose governing authority is a murderous, listed terrorist organisation in Australia, detailed scrutiny would seem to be required to ensure Hamas activists and supporters – or even worse, Hamas terrorists – are not inadvertently admitted into Australia.
AIJAC welcomes Prosecution of threats and incitement to violence bill in NSW
November 21, 2023 | Colin Rubenstein
Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein today welcomed the introduction of an NSW bill to improve the prosecution process for the offence of publicly threatening or inciting violence against a person or a group based on their race, religion or other attributes.
AIJAC welcomes sanctions move on Hamas supporters – described as a “step in the right direction”
November 18, 2023 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has welcomed the announcement that the Australian Government was imposing counter-terrorism financing sanctions on…
AIJAC calls on Australia to join its allies – the US and UK – in imposing sanctions on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad
November 15, 2023 | AIJAC staff
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are both listed as terrorist organisations under Australia’s Criminal Code and are the cause of all the heartbreaking devastation and loss of life seen in Gaza today
AIJAC’s response to PM Albanese’s comments regarding the Gaza situation in Question Time
November 14, 2023 | Colin Rubenstein
We are reassured by Prime Minister Albanese’s answer clarifying the Foreign Minister’s comments regarding taking “steps” to a ceasefire are consistent with the resolution passed in the House on the current Israel-Hamas conflict
AIJAC disappointed by FM Penny Wong’s comments regarding a Gaza ceasefire
November 12, 2023 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today expressed disappointment over Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong’s comments on ABC-TV’s “The…
AIJAC statement on the events in Caulfield South on the evening of November 10
November 11, 2023
Regarding the events that took place around Prince Park in Caulfield South, opposite the Central Shule Chabad Synagogue on Maple St, …
AIJAC applauds former Prime Minister Scott Morrison solidarity visit to Israel
November 6, 2023 | Colin Rubenstein
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has applauded the solidarity visit to Israel by former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Statement on six former Australian Prime Ministers’ open letter on Israel and Hamas
October 30, 2023 | AIJAC staff
Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein today welcomed the open letter by six former Australian Prime Ministers on Israel and Hamas – saying “Australia should be grateful for the leadership they have shown”.
Statement on Australia’s abstention in UN vote on Israel-Gaza resolution
October 28, 2023 | AIJAC staff
Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein today said he was pleased that Australia did not support an unsatisfactory UN General Assembly resolution on Gaza.
