International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)
Hospitals should be a place of care. Photo: Roman Muntean/Pexels
July 2, 2026, 5:17 pm
Antisemitism finally named in our health system
For years we have asked our institutions to recognise antisemitism honestly and to act on it. One of the most significant regulators in the country has now begun to do exactly that
By Jillian Segal
The ABC offices in Ultimo, Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Danny Casey
June 9, 2026, 7:46 pm
ABC to be called to give evidence
Major media organisations and social media companies will also be examined in a dedicated block of hearings expected to begin on June 29
By Gareth Narunsky
Senator Sarah Henderson.
May 22, 2026, 11:33 am
Coalition calls for Royal Commission hearings into ABC and arts sector
The Coalition cited 'sustained criticism and public concern' over aspects of the ABC's Middle East coverage, complaints handling processes and broader editorial approach
By AJN STAFF
Commissioner Virginia Bell opens Monday morning's hearing. Photo: Screenshot/YouTube/Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
May 4, 2026, 11:36 am
Royal Commission doubles down on IHRA definition
Two-week hearing block will focus on defining antisemitism, will examine when antizionism becomes antisemitism; deadline for public submissions extended to June 14
By AJN STAFF
Virginia Bell and Richard Lancaster arrive at the Law Courts Building, Sydney, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Photo: AAP Image/Sarah Wilson
February 24, 2026, 11:52 am
Commissioner calls for Jewish community testimony
Commissioner outlines how the inquiry will proceed, with Senior Counsel Assisting Richard Lancaster detailing the evidence to be examined
By Gareth Narunsky
Special envoy to combat antisemitism Jillian Segal speaks to media on July 10. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts
November 14, 2025, 11:02 am
Amnesty’s campaign to silence and endanger Australian Jews
'That is what racial discrimination looks like at the institutional level: denying one minority the protections you proudly champion for others'
By Adam Slonim
15-8-24. Anti-semitism envoy Jillian Segal and Alex Ryvchin from the ECAJ speaking at the Melbourne Hebrew congregation in Toorak. Photo: Peter Haskin
July 18, 2025, 11:00 am
Mythbusting the misinformation campaign
We cannot allow this misinformation campaign to derail the response to the wave of antisemitism
By Daniel Aghion
Julian Leeser. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 17, 2025, 2:48 pm
Julian Leeser: ‘Election of great consequence’ for Jews
Jewish Liberal Member for Berowra says ‘no regrets' over Voice stance; slams Labor on antisemitism, warns of Greens-supported minority government
By Gareth Narunsky
The pro-Palestinian/anti-Israel encampment at the University of Melbourne in May 2024. Photo: Peter Haskin
February 6, 2025, 1:00 pm
It’s not too late to get it right
'The Go8 can do better at tackling antisemitism on Australian university campuses'
By David Knoll and Andre Oboler
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
La Trobe University.
August 24, 2023, 1:53 pm
La Trobe offers to meet ZFA over IHRA furore
There are concerns over La Trobe University's only partial adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism.
By Bruce Hill
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
Antisemitism is increasing, according to Tel Aviv University's Worldwide Report.
June 1, 2023, 9:31 am
Urging UN to adopt IHRA
'It is imperative that organisations with the responsibility to protect society from the evils of antisemitism are equipped with the best, most effective tools to identify it.'
By Mia Gardiner
June 1, 2023, 8:58 am
Fighting hate
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