IHRA
John Lyons leaving the ABC office. Photo: AAP Photos.
May 19, 2026, 5:20 pm
ABC and SBS refuse to adopt IHRA
Jewish leaders "deeply concerned" by the public broadcasters dismissal of the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Bayside City Council chamber. Photo: Bayside City Council.
September 15, 2025, 12:11 pm
Bayside Council to vote on antisemitism definition
The motion has drawn opposition from Jews for Justice Melbourne, citing free speech concerns.
By Bruce Hill
Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo: AAP.
April 24, 2025, 5:14 pm
Major parties outline diverging policies in AIJAC questionnaire
Topics ranged from Australia’s relationship with Israel and the Gaza conflict to strategies for addressing antisemitism, multiculturalism, and handling public broadcaster complaints
By AJN STAFF
The University of Sydney. Photo: Dreamstime
January 30, 2025, 12:14 pm
ECAJ and 5A call for IHRA
Australia's leading universities has developed a definition of antisemitism which they are recommending to their constituents.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Karel Fracapane delivers the Betty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration commemorating Kristallnacht. Photo: John Moss Photography
November 22, 2023, 6:35 am
Antisemitism ‘adopts new masks’
"[Antisemitism] evolves with time and context ... adopts new masks, learning how to hide and the different forms sometimes finding shelter behind freedom of expression".
By Peter Kohn
A blood-soaked child's bed in Kibbutz Kfar Aza seen in a photo shared by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the aftermath of the Hamas assault on October 7. Photo: X/Netanyahu
October 19, 2023, 1:34 pm
We stand together in defence of Israel
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Simon Birmingham writes, "The support for Israel and unconditional condemnation of Hamas from the Liberal and National parties is absolute. I am confident these sentiments are shared by the overwhelming majority of Australians."
By SIMON BIRMINGHAM
Federal Member for Macnamara Josh Burns.Photo: Peter Haskin
August 17, 2023, 11:11 am
Partial IHRA adoption not enough
Parliamentary Friends of IHRA co-chair Josh Burns said while he welcomed the step towards adopting the definition, doing so without its examples is short sighted.
By Bruce Hill
Julia Sussman. Photo: Supplied
August 3, 2023, 1:07 pm
Making a difference in the community
Four young NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBD) directors share their motivations for being involved and how they and the community benefit.
By AJN STAFF
Joe Biden shakes hands with Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker at a Chanukah reception at the White House. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images
May 29, 2023, 7:26 am
Biden urged to use IHRA in strategy
... progressive groups are asking the Biden administration to forgo including the definition in a soon-to-be-published strategy to combat antisemitism.
By Ron Kampeas
Josh Burns with Monash deputy vice-chancellor Rebekah Brown on Tuesday. Photo: Facebook
March 9, 2023, 11:17 am
Monash Uni adopts IHRA definition
"It demonstrates a commitment to fostering an inclusive and safe environment for all students, and I am proud to be part of a university that takes such a strong stance against hate and discrimination."
By Gareth Narunsky
Senator Mehreen Faruqi. Photo: Facebook.
February 16, 2023, 11:05 am
Greens tell universities to shun IHRA
Two Greens Senators wrote to Australian universities asking them not to adopt the IHRA.
By Gareth Narunsky
Friends of IHRA co-chairs (from left) Josh Burns, Allegra Spender and Julian Leeser. Photo: Leila Stennett
October 6, 2022, 9:51 am
‘It is up to us’
Co-chaired by Labor's Josh Burns, Liberal Julian Leeser and independent Allegra Spender, the Parliamentary Friends of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance will be launched.
By AJN STAFF
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