Jewish Council of Australia media releases
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Jewish Council condemns Peter Dutton and Dave Sharma for stoking racism in comments on Palestinians fleeing genocide
[Image credit] Today, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton told Sky News that no Palestinians from Gaza should be entering Australia and […]
Neo-Nazi march in Brisbane shows need for stronger efforts against racism, xenophobia and anti-immigrant rhetoric
[Image credit] We are concerned about reports today of neo-Nazis from the National Socialist Network dressed in black and marching […]
Albanese Government must meaningfully respond to International Court of Justice advisory opinion on illegal occupation of Palestinian territories
The Jewish Council of Australia calls on the Albanese Government to take swift material action in response to the International […]
The Jewish Council welcomes three prominent advisory committee members
The Jewish Council has welcomed three new advisory committee members: Dr Rhonda Galbally AC served as Commissioner for the Disability […]
Appointment of Israel lobbyist as antisemitism envoy will only drive further division
[Image credit] The Jewish Council is concerned at yesterday’s report of the government’s impending appointment of a pro-Israel advocate as […]
Universities must end disciplinary measures against anti-war students
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia is concerned that students across Australia, including at Deakin University, Melbourne University, Monash […]
Jewish Council to give evidence to Senate inquiry into right wing extremism
The Jewish Council of Australia will today give evidence to the Senate’s Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee inquiry into […]
Rafah massacre demonstrates urgent need to cut ties and sanction Israel
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia renews our calls for the Albanese Government to use all possible diplomatic pressure […]
Jewish Council of Australia Condemns Antisemitic Graffiti at Mount Scopus College
The Jewish Council of Australia strongly condemns the antisemitic vandalism that defiled the front fence of Mount Scopus Memorial College’s […]
Jewish Council of Australia denounces Christian fundamentalist ‘Never Again Is Now’ rally
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia is concerned about a pro-Israel Christian fundamentalist rally, due to take place in […]
Jewish Council calls for universities to immediately halt actions against anti-war students
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia said today the actions some universities are taking in response to anti-war students […]
As Rafah assault continues, Australia must vote yes to Palestine at UN and do more to prevent genocide
The Jewish Council of Australia is horrified by what we are witnessing Israel do in Rafah. Israel’s ongoing violence in […]
Right-wing pro-Israel agitators threaten free speech on campus
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia condemns attacks on students exercising their democratic right to protest. In the last […]
Jewish Council: University encampments are no threat to Jews
Last week students in Australia established encampments at their universities in solidarity with Palestinians. These join the dozens of solidarity […]
Joint Jewish, Muslim, Christian Statement on Recent Tensions and Violence in Sydney
[Image credit] We, the Jewish Council of Australia, the Islamophobia Register Australia, and the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations, are […]
Condemning Islamophobia and Antisemitism surrounding the tragic Bondi attack
The Jewish Council of Australia extends its deepest condolences to the victims, their families and loved ones in the wake […]
Senator Wong’s speech a good step but more must be done to halt Israel’s assault on Gaza
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia today welcomed Australia’s foreign affairs minister, Senator Penny Wong’s speech overnight which signaled […]
Attempt to silence Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah as judge of Multicultural NSW Award condemned
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia has condemned the actions of Liberal Senator Dave Sharma and Israel lobby groups […]
Australia must cut all military ties and place sanctions on Israel
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia calls on state and federal governments in Australia to immediately cut all military […]
Alleged Nazi salute at Melbourne screening of Holocaust film
[Image credit] Recent reports allege that yesterday a group of people engaged in hate speech and performed the Nazi salute […]
