Protests & Rallies in Support of Palestine
Why people are marching — and why attempts to smear them are failing
Millions across Australia and the world are protesting because they refuse to accept the destruction of an entire people. These rallies are diverse, multifaith, and grounded in human rights — not hate. Recent political attacks on peaceful protest only strengthen public resolve. Jewish participation is growing, sending a powerful message: standing with Palestinians is a deeply Jewish commitment to justice and dignity.
Scroll down to see some recent articles, posts and media releases that cover protests/rallies.
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New Victorian Protest Laws Still Threaten Democracy
November 12, 2025 The Jewish Council of Australia welcomes the decision of the Victorian Government to step back from the
Max Kaiser quoted on SBS about the protest law review in light of the recent neo-Nazi rally
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to SBS News for a piece titled “Police authorisation of Sydney neo-Nazi demonstration sparks
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
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
Media Release: Jewish Council backs march across Sydney Harbour Bridge
Tens of thousands of people will march across Sydney Harbour Bridge tomorrow afternoon in the momentous March for Humanity –
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
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
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 ABC Mornings about ensuring that people can protest
Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to ABC Mornings about the recent protests and the right to protest. Click here to listen
Executive Member Ohad Kozminsky speaks to SBS about the proposed changes to protest laws in Victoria
Executive Member Ohad Kozminsky recently spoke to SBS about the proposed changes to protest laws in Victoria. From the episode’s
Solidarity and the right to protest: student encampments for Gaza
The Jewish Council’s Dr Liz Strakosch is on this upcoming panel, which discusses the global phenomenon of student solidarity encampments
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
