Federal politics
Member for Berowra Julian Leeser.
June 6, 2024, 4:41 pm
Government rejects judicial inquiry into hate on campus
‘This is extremely disappointing and demonstrates the government’s weak leadership in combating the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents on university campuses’
By Gareth Narunsky
Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 21, 2023, 5:06 pm
Wong condemns terrorist attack amid Greens Israel criticism barrage
By Gareth Narunsky
A Nazi flag flying in the Victorian town of Beulah earlier this year sparked renewed calls for a swastika ban.
May 19, 2023, 2:01 pm
Senate committee recommends federal Nazi symbols ban
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton urges government to act immediately; says Coalition will support a government bill
By AJN STAFF
Julian Leeser (left) and Peter Dutton. Photo: Facebook
March 22, 2023, 6:36 pm
Federal Opposition seeks 12 month’s prison for Nazi symbols or salutes
Shadow Attorney General Julian Leeser: ‘They are offensive to me as a Liberal, as a Jew, and most importantly, as an Australian’
By AJN STAFF
George Christensen.Photo: Screengrab
December 9, 2021, 7:00 am
Christensen under fire
"The Holocaust was an evil abomination," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. "Respect for the victims requires that it never be referenced in such a trivial and insensitive manner."
By AJN STAFF
Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Photo: Adam Taylor/PMO
December 8, 2021, 12:00 am
Morrison denounces Holocaust-quarantine links
PM Scott Morrison: "The Holocaust was an evil abomination. Respect for the victims requires that it never be referenced in such a trivial and insensitive manner."
By AJN STAFF
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese.
November 28, 2021, 11:00 am
Pollies’ Chanukah greetings
Prime Minister Scott Morrison: 'To the Jewish people of Australia — and around the world — Happy Chanukah!'
By AJN STAFF
Greens multiculturalism spokesperson Senator Janet Rice.Photo: Screenshot
November 25, 2021, 10:00 am
‘Greens are politicising antisemitism’
In a statement released last week, the Greens expressed reservations over the government's adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) antisemitism definition.
By Gareth Narunsky
The ABC offices in Ultimo, Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Danny Casey
November 25, 2021, 9:00 am
ABC probe suspended
"No publicly funded entity should be above the scrutiny of the Australian people and parliament."
By Gareth Narunsky
Hezbollah fighters holding flags. Photo: AP Photo
November 24, 2021, 11:56 am
Australia to list all of Hezbollah as terror organisation
The Morrison government has announced it will proscribe Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organisation in Australia.
By AJN STAFF
Penny Wong. Photo: Screengrab
October 29, 2021, 8:00 am
Wong addresses New Israel Fund
By AJN STAFF
October 27, 2021, 11:12 am
Sharma: ‘Numerous obstacles to peace’
By Dave Sharma
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces Australia's adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism while addressing the Malmo International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism in October 2021.
October 14, 2021, 10:00 am
Australia to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
Scott Morrison: "My government pledges to embrace the definition of antisemitism adopted by the IHRA. Australia does so as a people, and as a nation. Antisemitism has no place in Australia."
By Evan Zlatkis
Alan Tudge and Josh Frydenberg.
September 17, 2021, 11:49 am
Education Minister urges IHRA adoption
During an online forum hosted by the Zionist Federation of Australia, Alan Tudge told his audience that the IHRA definition is currently being considered by the Morrison government.
By CARLY DOUGLAS
Professor Kim Rubenstein.
September 2, 2021, 1:11 pm
Professor Kim Rubenstein aims for Parliament
The sixth-generation Jewish Australian, law professor, citizenship expert and human rights advocate has formed a new independent party, Kim for Canberra.
By Gareth Narunsky
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