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We aim to work with media personnel, politicians, and policymakers to provide expert Jewish voices on issues of antisemitism in Australia
Dennis Altman review of “58 Facets: On Law, Violence and Revolution” in Inside Story
Advisory Committee member Professor Dennis Altman has recently published a review of 58 Facets: On Law, Violence and Revolution in
Antony Loewenstein releases documentary: “Germany’s Israel Obsession”
Advisory Committee member Antony Loewenstein recently released a documentary titled “Germany’s Israel Obsession”. Below is an excerpt from the introduction
Antony Loewenstein speaks to the ABC about Germany’s Gaza protest crackdowns
Advisory Committee Antony Loewenstein recently spoke to the ABC’s David Marr for a story titled “What’s behind Germany’s Gaza protest
Antony Loewenstein speaks at the New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties annual dinner
Advisory Committee Antony Loewenstein recently spoke at the New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties annual dinner. Below is an
Petition: Sanction Israel for Genocide in Gaza
To: The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong. We, the undersigned, call
Max Kaiser speaks to Deepcut News about the Gold Coast mayoral summit
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to Deepcut News about the Gold Coast mayoral summit for a piece titled “Watermelons
Max Kaiser quoted in ABC about the Gold Coast Antisemitism Summit
Executive Officer Max Kaiser was recently quoted bu the ABC in a piece about the Gold Coast Antisemitism Summit titled
Conversation with Rachel Shabi
Below is the recording of our event Off White: The Truth about Antisemitism – a Jewish Council Conversation with Rachel
Statement: Jewish Council stands with First Nations people
September 1, 2025 The Jewish Council of Australia stands with First Nations people after the cowardly Nazi attack on Camp
Statement: White supremacist rallies threaten us all
August 31, 2025 The “March for Australia” rallies planned for Sunday 31 August are organised by white supremacists, with heavy
CAMPAIGN: Is your mayor attending a far-right junket?
Across the country, our local mayors and councillors are being offered all-expenses-paid trips to a so-called “antisemitism summit” on the
Max Kaiser speaks to Deepcut News about Lorraine Finlay’s attendance at the Antisemitism Summit
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to Deepcut News for an article titled “Australian Human Rights Commissioner to speak at
Media Release: Jewish Council condemn mayors’ and councillors’ junket to far-right “antisemitism summit”
August 23, 2025 Mayors and councillors — elected to represent their communities — are being offered free flights, accommodation, and
Max Kaiser quoted by Canberra Times regarding Netanyahu’s criticism of the PM
Executive Officer Max Kaiser was recently quoted by Canberra Times in an article titled “Jewish group decries ‘reckless’ Netanyahu attacks
Bart Shteinman speaks to The Guardian about Netanyahu’s attack on Albanese
Executive Member Bart Shteinman recently spoke to The Guardian for an article about Netanyahu’s attack on Albanese. An excerpt of
Bart Shteinman quoted by SMH about Simcha Rothman’s visa cancellation
Executive Member Bart Shteinman was recently quoted by SMH for an article titled “Israeli visa cancellation: Benjamin Netanyahu blasts Anthony
Australasian Muslim Times interviews Max Kaiser
The Australasian Muslim Times recently interviewed Executive Officer Max Kaiser “to find out more about the organisation and discuss Jewish-Muslim
Sarah Schwartz quoted by The Age about Australia’s recognition of Palestine
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz was recently quoted by The Age in reaction to Australia’s recognition of Palestine. An excerpt of
Media Release: Recognition of the State of Palestine must be combined with principled action to stop Israel’s intensifying genocide in Gaza
The Jewish Council of Australia affirms the Palestinian people’s fundamental right to self-determination—a right that has been systematically denied by
Dr Na’ama Carlin speaks to SBS Hebrew about participating in March for Humanity
Executive Member Dr Na’ama Carlin recently spoke to SBS Hebrew about her reasons for participating in March for Humanity, her
