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Sarah Schwartz on ABC’s Afternoon Briefing to speak about the antisemitism report
Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to Patricia Karvelas on ABC’s Afternoon Briefing about the Special Envoy’s report about combatting antisemitism. Click here to watch the episode on ABC iview (the link will highlight the relevant episode, “Wednesday 16/7/2005”.
Sarah Schwartz speaks to 7am Podcast about the Special Envoy’s plan to Combat Antisemitism in Australia
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to 7am Podcast about the Special Envoy’s plan and “on the rise in antisemitism and what should be done to stop it”. Click here to listen to the episode.
Na’ama Carlin piece in Crikey: “How to silence academic speech on Palestine”
Executive Member Dr Na’ama Carlin has recently had a piece published in Crikey titled How to silence academic speech on Palestine. An excerpt from the opening: Jillian Segal’s proposal seeks to mobilise the IHRA definition of antisemitism and would have far-reaching implications for students and staff across Australian universities. Click here to read the full…
Louise Adler piece in The Guardian about the special envoy’s plan
Advisory Committee member Louise Adler has recently had a piece published in The Guardian titled The special envoy’s plan is the latest push to weaponise antisemitism in Australia, as a relentless campaign pays off. An excerpt from the piece’s opening: ne must acknowledge the remarkably effective Jewish community organisations in Australia behind the latest antisemitism…
Jewish Council petition against Victoria’s proposed anti-protest laws covered in The Guardian
A petition organised by the Jewish Council against Victoria’s proposed anti-protest laws was recently covered by The Guardian. An excerpt from the petition quoted in the story: We call on you to stop exploiting antisemitic incidents experienced by our communities, including the horrific arson attack on East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, and the firebombing of Adass…
Max Kaiser criticism of the antisemitism plan quoted in The Guardian
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser was recently quoted by The Guardian in a story titled Australian envoy’s antisemitism plan criticised as ‘Trumpian’ over concerns changes could be used to silence dissent. An excerpt from his comments: Tying public funding to vague and politically loaded criteria and definitions is not only undemocratic, it’s deeply dangerous. Click…
Max Kaiser quoted by SMH about the antisemitism report
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser was recently quoted by SMH for a story titled Jewish groups back antisemitism report, while critics warn of curbs on free speech. From his comment in the story: This document reads more like a blueprint for silencing dissent rather than a strategy to build inclusion. Click here to read the…
Ohad Kozminsky speaks to SMH: “Melbourne grapples with antisemitism and the blaming of weekly pro-Palestine protests”
Executive Member Ohad Kozminsky recently spoke to SMH for a story titled Melbourne grapples with antisemitism and the blaming of weekly pro-Palestine protests. An excerpt from his comments: [The protests] are important for demonstrating to the broader public that it is essential we keep talking about Israel’s genocide Click here to read the full story…
Max Kaiser speaks to SBS about the Special Envoy’s recommendations to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser recently spoke to SBS for a story titled Mixed reaction from Jewish groups to antisemitism recommendations. An excerpt from his comments in the story: [T]his is straight out of the Trump playbook. This is mislocating the problem of antisemitism as being a problem of migrants, cultural institutions, universities, and by…
Deepcut covers Jewish Council’s exclusion from anti-hate taskforce
Deepcut recently published a story about the Jewish Council’s exclusion from the anti-hate taskforce. An excerpt from the opening: The Jewish Council of Australia (JCA) was a notable absentee from the first meeting of Victoria’s new ‘anti-hate’ taskforce convened by the state Labor premier, Jacinta Allan. In a statement on Monday announcing the new taskforce,…
Max Kaiser quoted in Al Jazeera about the plan to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser was recently quoted in Al Jazeera in a story titled Defund universities that allow anti-Semitism, says Australia envoy. An excerpt of his comments quoted in the story: Consistent with her past statements erroneously linking antisemitic attacks with Palestine solidarity protests, Segal seems fixated on driving a pro-Israel narrative and repressing…
Max Kaiser speaks to the ABC about the plan to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser recently spoke to the ABC as part of a story titled Envoy calls for action on antisemitism. An excerpt from Max’s comments: We are unfortunately very disappointed in this plan. We think that it is a dangerous plan and we think that it does not get to the real heart…
Max Kaiser quoted in 9 News about the plan to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser was recently quoted by 9 News about the plan to combat antisemitism. Below is an excerpt from his quoted comments: The report’s vague language around ‘antisemitic narratives’ or ‘affiliations’, coupled with its emphasis on [a] discredited… definition of antisemitism, make the actions recommended dangerously unclear Click here to read the…
Jewish Independent covers Jewish Council’s objection to Special Envoy’s antisemitism report
Executive Officer Max Kaiser was recently quoted in the Jewish Independent about the Special Envoy’s antisemitism report. An excerpt from his quoted comments is below: The report is riddled with misinformation and claims about nefarious funding sources for protests and universities that verge on conspiracy theory Click here to read the full article.
CNN piece on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism featuring Max Kaiser
Max Kaiser’s comments on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism have also been covered by CNN. From Max’s comments as quoted in the article: Any response that treats antisemitism as exceptional, while ignoring Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism, and other forms of hate, is doomed to fail Click here to read the piece.
AAP covers Max Kaiser’s commentary on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism
Max Kaiser’s comments on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism have also been covered by AAP. From Max’s comments as quoted in the article: This document reads more like a blueprint for silencing dissent rather than a strategy to build inclusion Click here to read the full piece in Yahoo News.
ABC News (USA) covers Max Kaiser’s commentary on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism
Max Kaiser’s comments on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism have recently been covered by ABC News (USA). From Max’s comments as quoted in the article: This is a movement that is against the genocide ongoing in Gaza. And it’s a completely legitimate part of democratic political activity. And to suggest that somehow this is…
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. An excerpt from her comments: The Lattouf judgement sends a message to employers, to institutions, to decision-makers that you shouldn’t cave in to these blatantly antidemocratic tactics of intimidation. Click here to read the full…
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 Australia’s democratic freedoms, inflaming community divisions, and entrenching selective approaches to racism that serve political agendas. The report is riddled with misinformation and claims about nefarious funding sources for protests and universities that verge on…
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 calls to expand police powers. The arson attack on East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation was a vile and heartbreaking act of antisemitism. The Council stands firmly with the congregation, many of whom are friends and family…
