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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
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.
May 12, 2026, 8:03 pm
Government commits additional funding for Jewish security
The measures form part of a $604.2 million package over five years to combat the influences of antisemitism, violent extremism and hate in Australian communities
By AJN STAFF
An aerial view showing the progress of construction at Hakoah White City. Photo: Supplied
March 31, 2026, 12:28 pm
Governments commit $32 million to Hakoah White City project
The federal government has announced it will provide $21 million, while the NSW government have committed $11 million
By Gareth Narunsky
Angus Taylor and Jane Hume announce their shadow ministry on Tuesday. Photo: Facebook
February 18, 2026, 8:59 am
Angus Taylor elected Liberal leader
New Liberal leaders backed as longstanding supporters of Jewish community.
By Gareth Narunsky
Aleph Melbourne's Michael Barnett.
January 14, 2026, 2:36 pm
LGBTIQA+ Jewish group calls for broader protections in bill
Aleph Melbourne spokesperson Michael Barnett said it made no sense that half of the group's identity was protected from hate and the other half wasn't
By AJN STAFF
NSW Premier Chris Minns. Photo: Instagram
December 18, 2025, 2:17 pm
Governments announce $20 million support package
NSW Premier Chris Minns: 'Our responsibility is to stand alongside people in their grief, provide real support, and help the community recover'
By AJN STAFF
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and members of the Jewish community visit the torched Adass Israel synagogue. Photo: Dept of PM and Cabinet/AFP
November 7, 2025, 10:53 am
Parliament passes legislation enabling IRGC terror listing
The bill will allow for foreign state actors to be listed as terrorism sponsors if they engage in, support, or promote terrorist acts targeting Australia
By Gareth Narunsky
Israeli government politician Simcha Rothman, who has been banned from entering Australia. Photo: Times of Israel.
August 18, 2025, 2:52 pm
Israeli politician’s visa cancelled day before arrival
 Knesset committee chair Simcha Rothman has been banned from visiting Australia for three years.
By Bruce Hill
Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke, pictured here outside East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation on July 6, has defended the joint statement. Photo: AAP Image/James Ross
July 24, 2025, 11:35 am
Jewish leaders condemn joint Gaza statement
Daniel Aghion said world leaders should be calling for the immediate and unconditional surrender of Hamas.
By Gareth Narunsky
Jillian Segal launching her antisemitism plan alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister Tony Burke.
July 24, 2025, 8:00 am
Action on antisemitism plan
The AJN understands antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal is already working with government on certain points.
By Carly Adno
Jillian Segal at the launch of her plan alongside Minister Tony Burke and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in July 2023.
July 17, 2025, 8:00 am
‘It is a whole of society approach’
At the core of the plan, on which Segal will report to government annually, is education.
By Carly Adno
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler. Photo: Bruce Hill.
June 8, 2025, 11:33 pm
Jewish leaders seek review of Fuld visa cancellation
 The US Ambassador to Israel intervenes as opposition questions mount.
By Bruce Hill
Mike Kelly speaks at the funding announcement in Canberra on Monday.
January 29, 2025, 5:31 pm
Federal government pledges $4.4 million for National Holocaust Education Centre
Announcement 'has come at a critically important time and will be great encouragement to Australia’s Jewish community during a difficult period'
By AJN STAFF
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference in Jerusalem on December 9. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
December 12, 2024, 10:46 am
Bibi’s Albo attack ‘should not be dismissed’
"The burning of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne is an abhorrent act of antisemitism," says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By Peter Kohn
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visiting the Adass Israel synagogue.
December 12, 2024, 10:39 am
Political fallout from synagogue arson
The new Special Operation Avalite, detailed by AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw, will focus explicitly on investigating serious offences targeting Jewish Australians.
By Bruce Hill
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