Jacinta Allan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo: Giselle Haber. On January 21, 2025, he finally called a meeting of national cabinet to discuss rising antisemitism.
January 14, 2025, 10:31 pm
PM meets state leaders over Jew hate
'The rise of antisemitism is abhorrent and there is no place for the kind of hate speech and attacks we have seen recently in our country'
By AJN STAFF
Chanukah at Parliament on December 10 (from left) John Pesuttto, Rabbi Daniel Rabin, David Southwick, Premier Jacinta Allan, Rabbi Chaim Herzog.
December 19, 2024, 2:51 pm
Events with parliamentarians, the police and army
Allan said she understood that while Chanukah is normally a time of joy, that this is a "community full of pain".
By Sharyn Kolieb
17-12-24 Naomi Levin, CEO of JCCV speaking outside Adass after Premier Jacinta Allan's announce,ment of new laws to curb hate and anti-semitism. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 17, 2024, 3:28 pm
Shule protests, symbols, masks to be banned
Long-awaited measures against rampant antisemitism in Victoria have been welcomed by Jewish organisations.
By Peter Kohn
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaks at the Yom Ha'atzmaut cocktail event in Melbourne. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 5, 2024, 8:00 am
Israel MoU scrapped
Caulfield MP and deputy Liberal leader David Southwick wrote to Allan last week expressing "concern and deep disappointment".
By Peter Kohn
David Southwick, Parliament of Victoria, Tuesday, October 17, 2023. (Photo: AAP Image/James Ross)
October 16, 2024, 11:49 am
Victorian Parliament refuses debate
The Labor government used its parliamentary majority to refuse leave for the debate, as it was a procedural motion to suspend normal business.
By Bruce Hill
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Photo: AAP image/Mick Tsikas
August 29, 2024, 11:44 am
Jews felt ‘uncomfortable and marginalised’
A Liberal MP claims the normally bipartisan event was politicised, with Labor politicians criticising opposition leader Peter Dutton's stance on allowing refugees from Gaza into Australia.
By Bruce Hill
Nasser Mashni, president of the Australian Palistine Advocacy Network. Photo: AAP Image/James Ross
July 4, 2024, 8:00 am
Victorian Taxes given to APAN
APAN is behind the pro-Palestine demonstrations across Australia and its President, Nasser Mashni has criminal convictions for kidnap, violence and threatening behaviour.
By Bruce Hill
Following the proceedings (from left) Jeremy Leibler, Premier Jacinta Allan, Yossi Goldfarb, Liberal leader John Pesutto and Philip Zajac. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 6, 2024, 8:00 am
Empathy, support – but no l’chaim
"The rise of antisemitism … but also the hurt that still runs so deep after what happened in Israel 235 days ago." says Jacinta Allan.
By Peter Kohn
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaking with women from the Jewish community at Central Shule. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 17, 2024, 11:47 am
Uni can be a place of protest but not a home for hate
'Safety, dignity and respect for people of all backgrounds is in my DNA. It’s who I am, it’s why I’m in public office'
By Jacinta Allan
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaking with women from the Jewish community at Central Shule. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 25, 2024, 12:19 pm
Allan visibly moved by accounts of intimidation
"There's a lot of reflection in terms of what we do next. But I have heard loud and clear your demand … of what your expectations are from us," says Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.
By Bruce Hill
Premier Jacinta Allan lights the menorah at Pillars of Light as Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann recites the brachot.
December 14, 2023, 10:15 am
Premier in Chanukah spirit
"Here in Victoria we understand uniquely – our diversity is what makes us great and our compassion is what unites us," says Jacinta Allan.
By AJN STAFF
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton at the opening of MHM. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 23, 2023, 10:30 am
Melbourne Holocaust Museum reopens
“Jewish Australians have been bearing a pain you should never have had to bear again," said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
By Bruce Hill
From left: Ingrid Stitt, Premier Jacinta Allan, Daniel Aghion. Photo: Peter Haskin
October 26, 2023, 11:30 am
Support assured
Jewish Community Council of Victoria president Daniel Aghion said Allan "listened closely to the concerns of our community."
By Carol Saffer
People held up photos of some of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza
October 19, 2023, 1:58 pm
Standing in solidarity
"We will stand with you every day. Our government, our society, does not tolerate racism and will never tolerate antisemitism."
By Bruce Hill
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at an Australia–Israel Chamber of Commerce luncheon earlier this year. Photo: Dean Schmideg
October 12, 2023, 9:58 am
Politicians condemn ‘reprehensible’ Hamas attack
'There is nothing to justify the targeting of civilians in such a way,' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says; Foreign Minister Penny Wong walks back 'restraint' comment
By Gareth Narunsky
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