ECAJ president Daniel Aghion
Federal opposition education spokesman Julian Leeser. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 25, 2026, 10:56 am
‘Absurd’, ‘shameful’: Leeser, Kelly slam AEU claim
Union's call for Holocaust teaching guidance draws criticism from Jewish leaders.
By Dahlia D'Onghia
Executive Council of Australian Jewry president Daniel Aghion speaking to the organisation's AGM on Sunday. Photo: Peter Haskin Photography.
June 23, 2026, 3:05 pm
Envoy appointment delayed ‘for political reasons’
ECAJ president Daniel Aghion told the Royal Commission the government delayed appointing an antisemitism envoy.
By Gareth Narunsky
OHPI CEO Andre Oboler testifies before the Royal Commission last month.
June 16, 2026, 1:24 pm
Meta to appear before Royal Commission
Meta to face Royal Commission scrutiny as hearings examine antisemitism and hate across online platforms.
By Gareth Narunsky
Itamar Ben Gvir taunts detained flotilla activists at Ashdod Port. Photo: X screenshot
May 28, 2026, 11:17 am
Israeli embassy rejects flotilla abuse allegations
Israeli embassy rejects abuse claims made by Gaza flotilla activists, calling allegations baseless.
By Gareth Narunsky
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.
May 13, 2026, 9:24 am
Budget delivers extra $22 million for Jewish security
“Antisemitism doesn't belong here. Jewish Australians do,” says Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.
By Bruce Hill
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
Anthony Albanese addresses the media in Sydney on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Photo: AAP Image/Sarah Wilson
March 5, 2026, 11:19 am
PM Anthony Albanese backs Iran strikes
Albanese defends support for US-Israel strikes on Iran, citing regime’s role in terror attacks in Australia.
By Gareth Narunsky
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces the Royal Commission alongside Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal at Parliament House in Canberra last Thursday, January 8. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch
January 22, 2026, 10:59 am
New bill a ‘step in the right direction’
Jewish leaders welcome new hate laws, while noting key antisemitism measures were removed.
By Carly Adno
A memorial at Bondi Beach.
January 15, 2026, 10:42 am
Community leaders welcome Albanese’s backflip
Community leaders welcome the Royal Commission but stress its scope must confront two years of rising antisemitism.
By Carly Adno
Representatives of the J7 at the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne during the week of the one year anniversary of its firebombing. Photo: Peter Haskin Photography.
December 11, 2025, 10:27 am
J7 concludes with call for govt action
International Jewish leaders call on Australia to implement its antisemitism plan.
By Bruce Hill
Leaders of the J7 organisation representing the largest Jewish communities in the world see the damage at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. Photo: Peter Haskin Photography.
December 5, 2025, 10:23 am
ECAJ slams government inaction on antisemitism  
J7 leaders visit Melbourne and tour burned out Adass Israel Synagogue to show solidarity with Australian Jews.
By Bruce Hill
In a powerful display of solidarity, The J7 – representing the seven biggest Diaspora Jewish communities in the world – descended on Australia this week with the message “You are not alone.” They also joined a panel at the Dor Foundation and Australian Jewish Funders Antisemitism Co-Lab, an inspiring collaboration that brought together 80 Jewish organisations from around Australia.
December 4, 2025, 9:11 am
Global Jewish leaders assemble in Australia
Daniel Aghion says the J7’s Australian gathering comes at a critical moment amid rising antisemitism.
By CARLY ADNO AND GARETH NARUNSKY
A vigil in Manchester for the victims of the Heaton Park Synagogue attack, on October 3. Photo: AP Photo/Ian Hodgson
October 7, 2025, 3:31 pm
Sydney rabbis mourn Manchester synagogue attack
Rabbi Elton told The AJN how he saw the shule’s rabbi, Rabbi Daniel Walker, at a conference just a few weeks ago.
By Gareth Narunsky
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
Right-wing Israeli MK Simcha Rothman, whose three-year ban on entering Australia has sparked a diplomatic spat between the two countries. Photo: Times of Israel.
August 21, 2025, 11:19 am
Israel demands action on diplomatic crisis
"Your call for a Palestinian state pours fuel on this antisemitic fire," says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By Bruce Hill
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