Antisemitism in Australia
Real antisemitism harms Jews. Political misuse of antisemitism claims harms justice.
Antisemitism is real and Jewish people deserve safety. But genuine concerns are being manipulated by the right wing pro-Israel lobby to silence criticism of Israel’s genocide in Gaza and annexation of the West Bank. This harms everyone: it diminishes real antisemitism and stifles pro-Palestinian advocacy.
Scroll down to see some recent articles, posts and media releases that cover antisemitism in Australia.
Mas Kaiser quoted by SBS about the rise of the far right in Australia
Executive Officer Max Kaiser was recently quoted in an SBS story titled “From fringe to frontline: How Australia’s far right
Max Kaiser speaks to The Guardian about NSW Labor’s response to the Bondi attack
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to The Guardian for an article titled “‘Protests had nothing to do with the
Max Kaiser speaks to BBC about Albanese’s response to the Bondi attack
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to BBC for a story titled “Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after
Max Kaiser speaks to Deepcut News about the response to the Bondi attack
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to Deepcut news for an article titled “Jewish Council urges ‘pushback’ against divisive rhetoric
Media Release: Unity, safety and prevention — not fulfilling divisive pro-Israel wishlist — must guide the Government’s response to Bondi attack
In the wake of the horrific antisemitic attack in Bondi, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today made a series of announcements
Sarah Schwartz appears on Jewish Currents podcast: Processing the Attack at Bondi Beach
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently appeared on the “On The Nose” podcast by Jewish Currents episode titled “Processing the Attack
Max Kaiser speaks to CNN: after Bondi, how do we move forward?
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to CNN about the Bondi massacre. See an excerpt from his segment below: View
Bart Shteinman speaks at vigil for Bondi massacre
Executive Member Bart Shteinman recently spoke at a vigil for the Bondi massacre. Below is an excerpt from his speech.
Sarah Schwartz appears on ABC News breakfast to discuss the Bondi attack
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently appeared on ABC News breakfast to discuss the Bondi attack. Below is an excerpt clip
Media Release: Mass shooting at Chanukah event in Bondi
We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening,
Jewish Coalition Opposes Anti-Democratic Antisemitism Plan, Calls for United, Whole-of Society Approach
November 14, 2025 The Jewish Council of Australia joins a coalition of nine Jewish organisations in releasing an open letter
Sarah Schwartz speaks to SMH about the neo-Nazi protest
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to SMH for a piece titled “What we just witnessed was state-sanctioned Nazism”. An
