Jewish Council of Australia in the media


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Oscar-winning film screening cancelled after threats, complaints to Melbourne cinema

April 11, 2025
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The Australian government must show moral leadership and urgently support Palestinians fleeing Israel’s genocide

April 7, 2025
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The Jewish Council joins six other Jewish organisations in calling for sanctions against the State of Israel

March 26, 2025
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Academic freedom and censorship at our universities: Make your voice heard!

March 20, 2025
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UN Report reveals Israel’s systematic use of gender-based violence

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Police confirmation of 'fabricated terrorism plot' shows the need to stop exploiting antisemitism

March 10, 2025
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The Jewish Council condemns ‘Christchurch 2.0’ threat to Sydney mosque

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Jewish Council of Australia slams universities' adoption of dangerous, politicised and unworkable antisemitism definition

February 26, 2025
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Jewish Council supports public interest defence in Victorian anti-vilification legislation

February 25, 2025
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500+ Jewish Australians take out newspaper ad saying NO to ethnic cleansing of Palestinians

February 24, 2025
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‘Every life is a universe’: The ceasefire must hold

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Our first year changed the conversation. Help us into year two

February 14, 2025
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Jewish Council opposes Parliamentary Inquiry recommendation to adopt controversial definition of antisemitism

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Open Letter to Jason Clare MP: Targeting of Antiracist Academics Evidence of Rising Repression of Dissent

February 7, 2025
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The Jewish Council condemns US President Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza

February 5, 2025
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Read Sarah Schwartz’s article in the Guardian and speech in full - when Peter Dutton and the Coalition use the Jewish community as political footballs it makes all of us less safe

January 28, 2025
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Offensive smear campaign by the Murdoch Press against the Jewish Council's anti-racism work and Sarah Schwartz

January 26, 2025
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Joint statement on recent hate crimes in Australia

January 22, 2025
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Antisemitic arson attack on childcare centre in Maroubra

January 20, 2025
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Ceasefire deal: relief, mourning and hope for a future of peace, justice and accountability

January 17, 2025
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Jewish Council condemns graffiti attack on Synagogue

January 10, 2025
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Firebombing of Melbourne synagogue is an attack on all of us

December 5, 2024
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ICC arrest warrants demonstrate urgent need for Australia to cut ties and sanction Israel

November 21, 2024
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Jewish Council welcomes Australia’s commitment to Palestinian sovereignty

November 15, 2024
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North Gaza siege demonstrates urgent need to cut ties and sanction Israel

October 15, 2024
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One year on, Israel’s aggression continues unabated and we urge our politicians to act

October 5, 2024
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Jewish Council of Australia to speak at Senate inquiry today opposing Coalition’s divisive antisemitism Bill

September 19, 2024
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Jewish Council disappointed at Australia’s UN abstention, calls for strong international action to prevent Israeli war crimes

September 19, 2024
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Uniting against hate: Jewish Council stands with refugees facing Neo-Nazi intimidation

September 12, 2024
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Jewish Council says Australia must combine support for UK arms controls with action 

September 10, 2024
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Jewish Council of Australia opposes Coalition’s antisemitism Bill, citing political agenda to stifle free speech on Palestine

August 27, 2024
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Jewish Council condemns Peter Dutton and Dave Sharma for stoking racism in comments on Palestinians fleeing genocide

August 14, 2024
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Neo-Nazi march in Brisbane shows need for stronger efforts against racism, xenophobia and anti-immigrant rhetoric

August 11, 2024
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Albanese Government must meaningfully respond to International Court of Justice advisory opinion on illegal occupation of Palestinian territories 

July 20, 2024
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The Jewish Council welcomes three prominent advisory committee members 

July 15, 2024
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Appointment of Israel lobbyist as antisemitism envoy will only drive further division

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Universities must end disciplinary measures against anti-war students

July 1, 2024
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Jewish Council to give evidence to Senate inquiry into right wing extremism

June 16, 2024
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Rafah massacre demonstrates urgent need to cut ties and sanction Israel

May 28, 2024
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Jewish Council of Australia Condemns Antisemitic Graffiti at Mount Scopus College

May 25, 2024
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Jewish Council of Australia denounces Christian fundamentalist 'Never Again Is Now' rally

May 18, 2024
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Jewish Council calls for universities to immediately halt actions against anti-war students

May 15, 2024
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As Rafah assault continues, Australia must vote yes to Palestine at UN and do more to prevent genocide 

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Right-wing pro-Israel agitators threaten free speech on campus

May 2, 2024
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Jewish Council: University encampments are no threat to Jews

April 28, 2024
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Joint Jewish, Muslim, Christian Statement on Recent Tensions and Violence in Sydney

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Condemning Islamophobia and Antisemitism surrounding the tragic Bondi attack

April 14, 2024
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Senator Wong’s speech a good step but more must be done to halt Israel’s assault on Gaza

April 10, 2024
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Attempt to silence Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah as judge of Multicultural NSW Award condemned

April 4, 2024
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Australia must cut all military ties and place sanctions on Israel

April 2, 2024
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Alleged Nazi salute at Melbourne screening of Holocaust film

March 12, 2024
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Senator Henderson must explain participation in event with far-right extremist organisation

March 5, 2024
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Palestine supporters at arts festivals are no threat to Jews

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Jewish Council of Australia urges the Australian Government to reject racism against Palestinian people fleeing persecution in Gaza

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Sydney rally: A conflation of antisemitism with criticism of Israel 

February 19, 2024
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Jewish Council of Australia speaks out against unfolding massacre in Rafah

February 12, 2024
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Jewish Council of Australia says not all Jews agree on UNRWA funding withdrawal

February 9, 2024
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Jewish Council of Australia launches to provide expert voice on antisemitism and racism in Australia

February 6, 2024
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Op Ed: As Jews, we don’t accept that criticism of Israel’s government is antisemitic

February 6, 2024
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