Jewish Council of Australia news & media
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Sarah Schwartz speaks to Deepcut about the Antoinette Lattouf verdict
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to Deepcut for a story titled Landmark court rulings reveal limits of pro-Israel lobby. […]
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 […]
Sarah Schwartz speaks to The Guardian about the synagogue arson attack
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to The Guardian for a story titled Tony Burke says Melbourne synagogue fire an […]
Linda Briskman piece in Pearls and Irritations: “Don’t talk or write about Palestine. It’s a career killer”
Advisory Committee member Linda Briskman has a piece out in Pearls and Irritations titled Don’t talk or write about Palestine. […]
Jewish Council of Australia condemns FM Wong’s endorsement of illegal US attack
The Jewish Council of Australia condemns Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s endorsement of the U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear targets […]
Jewish Council condemns Israel’s ongoing attacks on starving Gazans
In the midst of escalating bombing by Israel and Iran, and as the region braces for a wider devastating conflict, […]
Israel’s bombing of Iran places entire region in danger
Israel has launched a major wave of strikes against Iranian military and nuclear sites in a major escalation against Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Netenyahu has […]
Our pressure on Universities is working – what you can do today!
Dear friends and supporters, We’re writing with an important update on our campaign to stop the adoption of a dangerous definition […]
Miriam Margolyes has a message for the Australian Government
Miriam Margolyes OAM joins Jewish campaign to sanction Israel, saying ‘Never let it be said that Australia assisted in starving […]
Pro-Israel groups support visa for American Israeli influencer with documented history of Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism
The Minister for Home Affairs has denied a visa to American-Israeli influencer Hillel Fuld for Islamophobic rhetoric and his use […]
Jewish Council calls for Australia to intervene as Israel boards Gaza Freedom Flotilla
The Gaza Freedom Flotilla has been reportedly intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces in international waters. The Flotilla is carrying […]
Michael Edwards and Na’ama Carlin present submission to the NSW antisemitism enquiry
Executive Members Dr Michael Edwards and Dr Na’ama Carlin recently presented submission to the NSW antisemitism enquiry. Click here to […]
Linda Briskman and Leia Greenslade speak to Jewish Activists for Peace about their study “Not in Out Name”
Advisory Committee members Professor Linda Briskman and Dr Leia Greenslade recently to Jewish Activists for Peace about their study Not […]
Join our campaign and write to your MP demanding urgent action on Gaza famine and destruction
Dear friends, Many thanks to the hundreds of you who joined the campaign against Israel’s starvation of Gaza, and sent […]
Michael West Media covers Na’ama Carlin’s testimony at Parliament’s antisemitism enquiry
Executive Member Dr Na’ama Carlin’s testimony at Parliament’s antisemitism enquiry has been covered by Michael West Media. An excerpt from […]
News.com.au covers Jewish Council’s concerns about anti-hate laws
News.com.au recently published a story titled NSW government to probe anti-Semitism response amid concerns about anti-hate laws. It spoke to […]
MEDIA ALERT: Jewish Council executives to make submission toNSW antisemitism inquiry
What:The Jewish Council of Australia will make a submission to the first hearing of the NSW Legislative Council’s Portfolio Committee […]
Antony Loewenstein speaks to ABC about which countries are selling arms to Israel
Advisory Committee member Antony Loewenstein recently spoke to ABC Radio National for an episode titled Which countries are selling arms […]
