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.
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
Sarah Schwartz speaks to The Guardian about the neo-Nazi rally
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to The Guardian for a piece titled “NSW police accused of ‘sickening’ double standard
Sarah Schwartz speaks to ABC news about the neo-Nazi protest
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to ABC News Breakfast about the neo-Nazi protest. An excerpt from her comments is
Max Kaiser quoted on SBS about the protest law review in light of the recent neo-Nazi rally
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to SBS News for a piece titled “Police authorisation of Sydney neo-Nazi demonstration sparks
Max Kaiser speaks to Deepcut News about Jillian Segal
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to Deepcut News for a story titled “Exclusive – Jillian Segal declared conflicts for
Max Kaiser quoted in ABC about the Gold Coast Antisemitism Summit
Executive Officer Max Kaiser was recently quoted bu the ABC in a piece about the Gold Coast Antisemitism Summit titled
Max Kaiser speaks to Deepcut News about Lorraine Finlay’s attendance at the Antisemitism Summit
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to Deepcut News for an article titled “Australian Human Rights Commissioner to speak at
Media Release: Jewish Council condemn mayors’ and councillors’ junket to far-right “antisemitism summit”
August 23, 2025 Mayors and councillors — elected to represent their communities — are being offered free flights, accommodation, and
Off White: The Truth about Antisemitism – a Jewish Council Conversation with Rachel Shabi
As authoritarian ‘antisemitism’ plans and envoys continue to distort our politics at home and abroad, it has become difficult to
