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.

Ohad Kozminsky speaks to SMH: “Melbourne grapples with antisemitism and the blaming of weekly pro-Palestine protests”
Executive Member Ohad Kozminsky recently spoke to SMH for a story titled Melbourne grapples with antisemitism and the blaming of

Max Kaiser speaks to SBS about the Special Envoy’s recommendations to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser recently spoke to SBS for a story titled Mixed reaction from Jewish groups to antisemitism

Max Kaiser quoted in Al Jazeera about the plan to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser was recently quoted in Al Jazeera in a story titled Defund universities that allow anti-Semitism,

Max Kaiser speaks to the ABC about the plan to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser recently spoke to the ABC as part of a story titled Envoy calls for action

Max Kaiser quoted in 9 News about the plan to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser was recently quoted by 9 News about the plan to combat antisemitism. Below is an

Jewish Independent covers Jewish Council’s objection to Special Envoy’s antisemitism report
Executive Officer Max Kaiser was recently quoted in the Jewish Independent about the Special Envoy’s antisemitism report. An excerpt from

CNN piece on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism featuring Max Kaiser
Max Kaiser’s comments on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism have also been covered by CNN. From Max’s comments as

AAP covers Max Kaiser’s commentary on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism
Max Kaiser’s comments on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism have also been covered by AAP. From Max’s comments as

ABC News (USA) covers Max Kaiser’s commentary on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism
Max Kaiser’s comments on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism have recently been covered by ABC News (USA). From Max’s

Jewish Council Rejects Special Envoy’s antisemitism plan
The Jewish Council of Australia has today warned that the newly released Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism risks undermining

Media Release: Jewish Council warns against the Victorian government weaponising act of antisemitism to stifle legitimate protest
The Jewish Council of Australia warns against increasingly reckless responses by government and media to recent events in Melbourne, including

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