Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong
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
Galit and her daughter Nicole on Nicole's wedding day. Photo: Supplied
October 1, 2025, 11:27 am
October 7: Honouring the memory of Galit Carbone
"When the Foreign Minister (Penny Wong) was in Israel she didn't even bother to contact me or any of my sister's kids."
By Carly Adno
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
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch.
June 16, 2025, 3:29 pm
Australia urges return to “diplomacy”
"We're all deeply concerned about the potential for where this now goes in terms of escalation."
By Sharyn Kolieb
Foreign Minister Penny Wong addresses the UN General Assembly in September this year. Photo: AP Photo/Pamela Smith
May 21, 2025, 8:25 pm
Australia presses Israel on Gaza aid response
Penny Wong joins nations rejecting Israel’s “new model” for delivering humanitarian aid into Gaza.
By Sharyn Kolieb
John Howard talks to The AJN.
May 1, 2025, 10:37 am
Howard slams govt
Howard claimed Prime Minister Albanese failed to provide proper leadership following the October 7 attacks.
By Gareth Narunsky
Mike Freelander (centre) with antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Photo: Giselle Haber
April 17, 2025, 10:41 am
Jewish MP Mike Freelander defends Penny Wong
'We do need to continue our strong support of Israel, but we also need to acknowledge local sensitivities and local considerations,' Member for Macarthur says
By Gareth Narunsky
Foreign Minister Penny Wong during Senate Estimates in Canberra, on February 27. Photo: AAP Mick Tsikas
March 6, 2025, 10:47 am
Wong slammed for shunning Israelis at UN
During her trip to the UN, Wong had pushed for a timeline to establish a Palestinian state.
By Sharyn Kolieb
ZFA CEO Alon Cassuto. Photo: Peter Haskin
February 6, 2025, 11:03 am
Extremists sanctioned
The move directly addresses the growing threat of online radicalisation and antisemitic ideologies.
By Bruce Hill
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