Federal politics
Minister for Education Jason Clare. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
September 18, 2026, 3:43 pm
Government pitches online laws as antisemitism fix
Ministers have cited research that a 15-year-old boy needs only an hour on TikTok before being served antisemitic conspiracy theories
By AJN STAFF
Reza Pahlavi meets virtually with coalition MPs and Senators. Photo: Facebook
September 18, 2026, 2:55 pm
Pahlavi meets Coalition, seeks talks with Albanese and Wong
The Iranian opposition figure met Angus Taylor and Ted O'Brien on Thursday, saying the freedom of the Iranian people should transcend party politics
By Gareth Narunsky
Senator Dave Sharma speaks to The AJN. Photo: Gareth Narunsky
September 7, 2026, 2:32 pm
Don’t undermine the Royal Commission, ‘you’re not going to get a rerun’
Senator says ministers should have been called, and delivers a New Year message to the community
By Gareth Narunsky
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's toppled Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, speaks during a news conference, June 23, 2025 in Paris. Photo: AP/Thomas Padilla, File
September 3, 2026, 4:49 pm
Pahlavi accepts Coalition invitation to visit Australia
The exiled crown prince has accepted a Coalition invitation, in a visit an Iranian community advocate says would help protect Australia's Jews
By Gareth Narunsky
From left: Angus Taylor, Rabbi Yanky Super, Rabbi Mendy Berger.
September 3, 2026, 11:41 am
Shofar sounded for Opposition Leader at Bondi attack site
'I am deeply impressed by the resilience of this community,' Taylor says. 'Their strength in the face of such hatred is an example to all Australians'
By AJN STAFF
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
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