Jewish Council of Australia in the media
Our appearances in local and national media
Advisory Committee member Anthony Lowenstein interviewed on ABC Late Night Live about his latest book “The Palestine Laboratory – how Israel exports the technology of occupation around the world”
From the ABC Radio National show description: “As the US sends its Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Middle East […]
Max Kaiser speaks to the Townsville Bulletin urging Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson to apologise over liking racist comments on his official social media page
Max Kaiser recently spoke to the Townsville Bulletin about Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson. Click here to read the article (note […]
Advisory Committee member Louise Adler was also in conversation with Nasser Mashni on ABC’s Big Ideas
From the ABC Radio National summary of the show: “Two Australians who are intimately connected to the conflict in the […]
Max Kaiser speaks to Canberra Times about Israel’s blockade of aid from entering Gaza
Max Kaiser recently spoke to Canberra Times about Israel’s blockade of aid from entering Gaza. From his quote in the […]
Max Kaiser speaks to SMH responding to ECAJ’s unreliable data on antisemitism rates
Max Kaiser recently spoke to Sydney Morning Herald, responding to ECAJ’s unreliable data on antisemitism rates. Click here to read […]
Sarah Schwartz interviewed on Channel 10 news about the October 7th anniversary
Sarah Schwartz was interviewed on Channel 10 news, about all of the people we were thinking of on October 7, […]
Max Kaiser speaks to AAP about the changing tide in the Jewish community
Max Kaiser was recently interviewed about the changing tide in the Jewish community by the AAP, and the growing number […]
Max Kaiser speaks to Crikey about the appointment of the Islamophobia Envoy
Max Kaiser recently spoke to Crikey about the appointment of the Islamophobia Envoy. From Max’s quote in the article: “We […]
Antony Loewenstein interviewed by Al Jazeera about Israel’s escalation in Lebanon
Advisory Committee member Antony Loewenstein was recently interviewed by Al Jazeera about Israel’s escalation in Lebanon. Click here to watch […]
Sarah Schwartz speaks to The Guardian about the campaign demanding the resignation of University of Sydney vice-chancellor
Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to The Guardian for a piece titled “Campaign demanding University of Sydney vice-chancellor resigns is ‘dangerous’, […]
Louise Adler op-ed in SMH: “These are the things I’ve learnt you can’t ask about Israel”
Advisory Committee member Louise Adler AM has recently had an op-ed published in SMH titled “These are the things I’ve […]
Sarah Schwartz and Elizabeth Strakosch appear before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
Sarah Schwartz and Elizabeth Strakosch recently appeared before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee about the Antisemitism at […]
Jewish Council quoted in SBS, SMH and The Guardian about Australia’s abstention from recent UN vote
Max Kaiser was recently quoted in SBS for a piece titled “Penny Wong voices support for Palestinian self-determination despite abstaining […]
Max Kaiser piece in Meanjin: “Jews, antisemitism and power in Australia”
Max Kaiser has recently had a piece published in Meanjin titled “Jews, antisemitism and power in Australia.” An excerpt from […]
Max Kaiser speaks to Times of Israel about the growing number of Jewish people who don’t align with Israel
Max Kaiser recently spoke with The Times of Israel about the growing number of Jewish people who don’t align with […]
Joint statement with the Australian Muslim Advocacy Network calling out dehumanising material
The Council has released a joint statement with the Australian Muslim Advocacy Network calling out dehumanising material. Click here to […]
Advisory Board member Louise Adler speaks on the ABC about artists’ right to free speech and expression
The ABC’s description of the Radio National segment is below: Since the war in Gaza broke out there has been […]
Michael West Media reports on our condemnation of the targeted campaign to sack a Jewish support worker for her Palestine solidarity
As stated by Max Kaiser, “Discriminating against an employee for their support of the Palestinian cause sets a dangerous precedent. […]
Max Kaiser speaks to Australian Financial Review about NYT reporting of the leaked WhatsApp chat
Max Kaiser recently spoke to the Australian Financial Review about the recent NYT reporting of the leaked WhatsApp chat, where […]
Crikey and BBC report on the Council’s strong stance against Foxtel boss Patrick Delaney
Both Crikey and the BBC reported the Council’s strong stance against Foxtel boss Patrick Delaney, who was photographed doing a […]
