AIJAC
Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
July 27, 2026, 3:17 pm
Jewish groups condemn new Labor platform on Israel
Jewish leaders condemn Labor's new Israel platform, warning key safeguards on Hamas and security were removed.
By Bruce Hill
John Lyons leaving the ABC office. Photo: AAP Photos.
May 19, 2026, 5:20 pm
ABC and SBS refuse to adopt IHRA
Jewish leaders "deeply concerned" by the public broadcasters dismissal of the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Prof Sabina Kleitman, Michael and Matthew Tretyakov lighting a candle in honour of their father and grandfather Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman who was killed in the Bondi Chanukah terrorist attack. Photo: Giselle Haber
April 16, 2026, 8:00 am
Hearings to be held next month as community encourages submissions
May hearings announced as community urged to share antisemitism experiences with Royal Commission ahead of deadline.
By Gareth Narunsky
Special Envoy for International Human Rights Mark Dreyfus.
April 9, 2026, 12:45 pm
Concern over Israel’s new death penalty law
'Capital punishment has not been practised under Jewish law for many centuries,' says ECAJ.
By Gareth Narunsky
Controversial preacher Mizanur Rahman Azhari (centre) was in Brisbane on Sunday, before he was deported. Picture: Facebook
April 8, 2026, 11:00 am
Hate preachers deported after being granted visas
Visas granted to antisemitic preachers, prompting calls for urgent vetting overhaul.
By AJN STAFF
Helen Brustman z'l.
March 3, 2026, 2:29 pm
Vale ‘Helsie’, Helen Brustman
Communal leader Helen “Helsie” Brustman remembered for decades of service to Melbourne Jewry and Israel.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli at the Queensland Holocaust Museum on 8 February 2026. Photo: Instagram
February 9, 2026, 4:09 pm
Queensland moves to ban hate slogans
Queensland proposes jail for ‘river to the sea’ and ‘globalise the intifada’ slogans.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Colin Rubenstein has criticised the ABC's lack of coverage regarding the rocket attacks on Israel.
November 27, 2025, 11:21 am
More unites Australia–Israel than divides
The conference, co-hosted by AIJAC and Australian and Israeli partners, exceeded expectations.
By Colin Rubenstein
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong speak to the media at UN headquarters in New York on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch
September 22, 2025, 1:12 pm
Australia officially recognises state of Palestine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong made the recognition announcement at the United Nations.
By Gareth Narunsky
PA President Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the UN General Assembly in September 2024. Photo: Stephanie Keith / Getty Images via AFP
September 19, 2025, 2:14 pm
Palestinian promises ‘unlikely to be implemented’, AIJAC report finds
'Because recognition is not linked to real, verifiable change, Australia and other countries risk rewarding extremism and corruption, not building peace'
By AJN STAFF
Labor Friends of Palestine co-founder Wendy Turner.
May 15, 2025, 10:15 am
Renewed recognition push
The letter also called for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza".
By Gareth Narunsky
Sussan Ley and deputy Ted O'Brien arrive at a press conference after being elected leader and deputy leader of the Liberal Party, at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, May 13. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
May 14, 2025, 1:44 pm
Sussan Ley wins Liberal leadership
Her support for Israel since becoming deputy Liberal leader in 2022, contrasts with her earlier criticism.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Greens leader Adam Bandt marked the first anniversary of October 7 by accusing Israel of committing "genocide". Photo: Facebook
May 7, 2025, 9:27 am
Greens go backwards at election as Bandt loses seat
'The result reflects the views of many fair-minded Australians,' says ZFA CEO Alon Cassuto
By Gareth Narunsky
Peter Dutton speaking at St Kilda Shule last year. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 24, 2025, 10:29 am
Dutton: Netanyahu welcome in Australia
Dutton made it clear he has grave concerns about the ICC’s conduct.
Photo: Peter Haskin
April 10, 2025, 11:01 am
Burns fears Greens victory, Saulo believes Libs can win it
“Two tremendous candidates up on stage tonight, two champions of our community,” said Alon Casutto.
By Sharyn Kolieb
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