Australian Labor Party (ALP)
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
Jewosh Labor convenor Michael Borowick. Photo: Michael Borowick.
March 12, 2026, 12:32 pm
BDS motion fails at Caulfield ALP branch
A motion opposing the BDS campaign against Israel failed after a tied vote at the ALP’s Caulfield branch meeting.
By Bruce Hill
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
Then Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus arrives for Question Time at Parliament House on March 25, 2025. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
May 15, 2025, 9:16 am
Mark Dreyfus dumped from cabinet
Jewish Labor MP Mike Freelander slammed the decision to dump Dreyfus as "pathetic" last Wednesday.
By Gareth Narunsky
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus visits Kibbutz Be'eri with survivor Danny Majzner.Photo: Supplied.
May 15, 2025, 8:40 am
He leaves a lasting Mark on the Community
There is plenty the Jewish community can thank Mark Dreyfus for.
By AJN STAFF
From left: Jillian Segal, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Member for Macnamara Josh Burns and Minister for Multiculturalism Andrew Giles at the Sydney Jewish Museum.
May 8, 2025, 8:27 am
Congratulations to the government, but we will hold it to account
We have had our disagreements, but now is not the time to shun the Labor party.
By AJN STAFF
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese celebrates his re-election.
May 4, 2025, 12:03 pm
Labor claim historic victory
The relationship between the Jewish community and the Albanese Government "has been under strain", but renewing the trust "is in the national interest".
By Carly Adno
Attorney-General  Mark Dreyfus arrives for Question Time on March 25. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
April 24, 2025, 9:57 am
Labor’s Green light for extremists
Mark Dreyfus has directed his second preference in Isaacs to Greens candidate Matthew Kirwan.
By Gareth Narunsky
Sharon Mason with Eliana, Omid and Radhika (last names withheld by request).
April 24, 2025, 8:00 am
Tone deaf
This preference deal shouts from the rooftops that we should all be very, very worried.
By AJN STAFF
Josh Burns. Photo: Facebook.
April 24, 2025, 8:00 am
Josh Burns: ‘I’ve been in there fighting for the community’
Burns is keenly aware of the frustration felt by many in the Jewish community.
By Sharyn Kolieb
April 17, 2025, 11:17 am
Thistlethwaite doesn’t take seat for granted
Thistlethwaite regards addressing the rising cost of living as the biggest election issue.
By Shane Desiatnik
Recognition of west Jerusalem as Israel's capital is a point of difference in policies. Photo: Spiroview Inc./Dreamstime.com
April 17, 2025, 11:07 am
22 direct policy questions
Bipartisanship is fading. A new ECAJ survey shows key differences between major parties on Jewish issues.
By AJN STAFF
Sharon Mason with Eliana, Omid and Radhika (last names withheld by request).
March 20, 2025, 11:41 am
Greens going backwards
The poll results will likely place pressure on Labor not to preference the Greens.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Greens senators after staging a walk-out in the Senate last November. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
August 15, 2024, 8:00 am
Greens’ vile sanctions call
Defeated by Labor and the Coalition, the motion was backed by independent senator Fatima Payman, who quit Labor because she wanted a stronger push for Palestinian statehood.
By Peter Kohn
Senator Fatima Payman with APAN president Nasser Mashni in August 2023. Photo: Facebook
July 1, 2024, 6:12 pm
Why Fatima Payman crossing the floor was wrong
'While we may argue vigorously within the caucus and even express contrary views to the party leadership in public, we are bound to support the decision of caucus in parliament'
By Philip Dalidakis
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