Jewish Council of Australia news & media
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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 […]
Re-elected Albanese government must condemn Israel’s brutality and cut ties
On May 5, the Israeli Parliament approved plans to annex and occupy Gaza. These plans have been discussed for months. […]
Sarah Schwartz talks to SBS News: “How war in the Middle East could shape the federal election”
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to SBS News for a story titled How war in the Middle East could […]
Jewish Council slams Dutton for stoking racist culture war, making all of us less safe
The Jewish Council has condemned Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for picking up neo-Nazi talking points, after he said yesterday he […]
Oscar-winning film screening cancelled after threats, complaints to Melbourne cinema
A screening organised by and for a Jewish audience of the Academy Award-winning film No Other Land at Classic Cinemas Elsternwick was […]
Ohad Kozminsky piece in The Jewish Independent: “Why we are holding an anti-Zionist Palestine Solidarity Seder”
Executive Member Ohad Kozminsky has recently had a piece published in The Jewish Independent titled Why we are holding an […]
Louise Adler speaks at public forum event “Who’s Afraid of Khaled Sabsabi?”
Advisory Committee member Louise Adler recently spoke at public forum event titled Who’s Afraid of Khaled Sabsabi? It was a […]
The Australian government must show moral leadership and urgently support Palestinians fleeing Israel’s genocide
With full blessings and support from the United States, and lack of concrete action from its allies like Australia, Israel […]
