John Pesutto
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
Victorian Opposition Leader, John Pesutto. Photo: Peter Haskin/The Australian Jewish News.
December 12, 2024, 2:18 pm
Pesutto loses legal case
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto to pay $300,000 in damages to expelled party MP Moira Deeming after deciding in her favour in a defamation case she brought against him over claims she was portrayed as a Nazi sympathiser.
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
Protesters at the LandForces Expo in Melbourne last Wednesday, September 11. Photo: AAP Image/Joel Carrett
September 19, 2024, 8:00 am
Australia’s wake-up call
Around 1200 anti-Israel and anti-war demonstrators clashed with police outside the Land Forces International Land Defence Expo.
By Sharyn Kolieb
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
Opposition leader John Pesutto lights the menorah under the watchful gaze of Rabbi Chaim Herzog. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 14, 2023, 9:59 am
Political leaders praise Jewish community
"I think I can say Nick and I and our colleagues will protect not only Victoria's amazing Jewish community, but we will do it in the name of other people of goodwill," says Nick Staikos.
By Bruce Hill
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
Anthony Albanese (left) and Peter Dutton.
September 14, 2023, 12:04 pm
Rosh Hashanah greetings
Australian leaders send Rosh Hashanah messages to the Jewish community.
By AJN STAFF
David Southwick held talks with AUJS, ZFA and ZV.
August 29, 2023, 7:05 am
AUJS, ZFA and ZV at parliament
Southwick told The AJN, "The AUJS-ZFA survey has made one thing incredibly clear: we are not doing enough to provide a safe place for students on campus."
By Mia Gardiner
From left: David Southwick, Paris Enten, Noah Loven, Paul Hamer. Photo: Supplied
August 18, 2023, 10:15 am
Jewish leaders hosted at Victorian parliament
The group briefed Opposition Leader John Pesutto and Liberal colleagues on the findings of the recent AUJS-ZFA survey
By AJN STAFF
From left: David Southwick MP, Zeddy Lawrence, Yossi Goldfarb and Leader of the Opposition John Pesutto.
July 13, 2023, 11:59 am
Zionism Victoria meets with Victorian Opposition Leader
A range of issues were discussed, including the recent state Labor vote urging the federal government to recognise a Palestinian state, rising antisemitism and how it could be combated...
By Mia Gardiner
Premier Daniel Andrews makes a toast to Israel at the 75th anniversary celebration at the Windsor Hotel. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 1, 2023, 11:41 am
75th birthday toast to Israel
'A great opportunity for us to celebrate a milestone for Israel … not just its survival, but the pre-conditions for Israel and Israelis to thrive'
By Peter Kohn
Moira Deeming. Photo: Facebook
March 27, 2023, 4:58 pm
Victorian Liberals block MP Deeming’s expulsion
The decision to suspend rather than expel the Western Metropolitan MLC is widely seen as destabilising Opposition Leader John Pesutto’s leadership
By Peter Kohn
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