Changes at AIJAC
Longtime AIJAC senior policy analyst Jamie Hyams has been promoted to director of public affairs.
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has announced some changes to its policy staff.
Longtime AIJAC senior policy analyst Jamie Hyams has been promoted to director of public affairs.
Hyams has been at AIJAC since shortly after the outbreak of the Second Intifada in 2000, apart from a number of spells as the mayor of Glen Eira Council in Melbourne. His duties have been wide-ranging, including writing, research, media appearances, speeches and accompanying groups to Israel.
In future, he will take an even more prominent role in communicating AIJAC’s views to the broader community.
Joining him is Dr Bren Carlill, appointed to a new role as AIJAC’s director of special projects.
Carlill previously worked at AIJAC for five years, before stints at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Home Affairs, as chief of staff to former federal MP Michael Danby and, most recently, at the Zionist Federation of Australia. At AIJAC, he will primarily lead research projects focusing on the Middle East’s strategic environment, the Israeli–Palestinian dispute and Australian foreign policy.
AIJAC executive director Colin Rubenstein said, “Jamie has been a vital part of AIJAC’s operations for many years. His new position recognises not just the contribution he continues to make, but his leadership role in the team.
“Bren’s return will substantially increase AIJAC’s ability to provide original research for Australian and international media and policy makers. Both of them will provide added support in AIJAC’s Melbourne leadership team.”
Hyams said, “At a time when AIJAC’s work is more important than ever, with the incessant torrent of misinformation as Israel defends itself in the wake of the October 7 atrocities, it’s an honour to be given this new position.”
Carlill said, “It’s wonderful to return to AIJAC and use my research and policy skills to contribute to AIJAC’s important work in the Australian and international policy space.”
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