Jewish Council of Australia news & media
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Sarah Schwartz article in The Politics on the personal cost of speaking out about Gaza’s plight
Sarah Schwartz has recently had an article published in The Politics titled “Matters of conscience”. Click here to read the […]
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’s criticism of far-right Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin speaking at Australian event covered by Al Jazeera, The Age and Pearls & Irritations
There have been several recent articles covering the Australian Jewish Association’s promotion of Moshe Feiglin as a speaker at an […]
Ohad Kozminsky article in Overland about “the charge of antisemitism as a weapon”
Executive Member Ohad Kozminsky has recently had article published in Overland titled “The Oldest Disease”: the charge of antisemitism as […]
Sarah Schwartz article in The Politics on the link between pro-Israel lobby groups and far-right extremists
Sarah Schwartz has recently had an article published in The Politics titled “Strange bedfellows”. Click here to read the article.
Linda Briskman article in Pearls and Irritations: ‘Who can make the call on anti-semitism?’
Advisory Commitee member Linda Briskman has recently had an article published in Pearls and Irritations titled “Who can make the […]
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 […]
Sarah Schwartz appears on ABC Radio National to discuss the recent rise in community tensions
Sarah Schwartz recently appeared on ABC Radio National to discuss the recent rise in community tensions and the rallies over […]
Sarah Schwartz article in The Politics on the Coalition’s use of Jews as political footballs
Sarah Schwartz has recently had an article published in The Politics titled “Political opportunism in full flight”. Click here to […]
Sarah Schwartz talks to Studio 10’s Narelda Jacobs about the launch of the Council
Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to Studio 10’s Narelda Jacobs about the launch of the Council, the failure of Jewish representative […]
Max Kaiser speaks to AFR about the “River to the Sea” slogan
Max Kaiser recently spoke to Australian Financial Review for an article titled ‘River to the Sea’ explained in one map […]
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 […]
Advisory Committee member Professor Andrea Durbach in conversation: ‘Censorship and Dissent: Human rights law in public arts institutions—does it exist?’
Advisory Committee member Professor Andrea Durbach recently participated in a panel discussion as part of the Forms of Censorship exhibition […]
Sarah Schwartz speaks to 10 News about the “Never Again Is Now” rally
Sarah Schwartz has recently spoken to 10 News about the “Never Again Is Now” rally. Click here to watch the […]
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 […]
Executive Officer Dr Elizabeth Strakosch appears on ABC News to discuss the Melbourne Uni student encampment
Executive Officer Dr Elizabeth Strakosch recently appeared on ABC News to discuss the Melbourne Uni student encampment. Click here to […]
SBS News quotes Jewish Council on senator Payman accusing Israel of genocide
Max Kaiser recently spoke with SBS News in response to senator Fatima Payman accusing Israel of genocide. An excerpt from […]
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 […]
Sara Dowse piece in Pearls and Irritations: “Because of Israel, Jewish people are no longer ‘safe’”
Advisory Committee member Sara Dowse has recently had a piece published in Pearls and Irritations titled Because of Israel, Jewish […]
