NSW Labor
Ron Hoenig is sworn in by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley. Photo: Supplied
April 13, 2023, 6:40 pm
Hoenig sworn in as NSW minister
Hoenig, who has served as Member for Heffron since 2012, said he was "incredibly honoured" to be NSW's new Minister for Local Government.
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March 23, 2023, 8:22 am
Hoenig talks Heffron
Member for Heffron since 2012, Hoenig said he has noticed a steady influx of Jews into the electorate.
By Gareth Narunsky
Walt Secord (right) with Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins at Emanuel Synagogue in 2021.
March 23, 2023, 8:21 am
Proudest of supporting Israel
Secord said he hasn't decided what he will do after politics, but vowed to "remain active in the Sydney Jewish community".
By AJN STAFF
March 23, 2023, 6:45 am
Ready to deliver a fresh start for NSW
I can proudly say Labor is ready to return to government in NSW. We have done the work and are hungry for the challenges of office.
By Chris Minns
Chris Minns at the 2022 Yom Ha'atzmaut function. Photo: Giselle Haber
March 23, 2023, 6:30 am
One-on-one with the new NSW Premier, Chris Minns
‘I’ve always had a really close relationship with the Jewish community’
By Gareth Narunsky
Labor's Margaret Merten. Photo: Supplied
March 20, 2023, 9:48 am
Merten’s respect for the community
'Sadly, instances of antisemitism have increased by 38 per cent since 2020. This is shocking and unacceptable'
By Gareth Narunsky
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies hosted an election debate at Moriah College. Photo: Giselle Haber.
March 20, 2023, 9:42 am
Candidates’ robust debate
In the final election forum for the upcoming 2023 NSW Election, all candidates in the Vaucluse and Coogee electorates pledged to fight antisemitism and increase Holocaust education.
By Carly Adno
Marjorie O'Neill. Photo: Giselle Haber.
March 20, 2023, 9:33 am
Familiar face in the community
'The increased rates of antisemitism is alarming and the NSW government has a responsibility to ensure the Jewish community is safe'
By Carly Adno
Chris Minns at the 2022 Yom Ha'atzmaut function. Photo: Giselle Haber
March 16, 2023, 5:35 am
Labor’s promise
'No one should be subjected to hate based on their background or religious beliefs, and if elected Labor will move quickly to ensure this scourge is stamped out'
By AJN STAFF
From left: JBD president David Ossip, Prue Car, Chris Minns, Darren Bark.
November 14, 2022, 3:00 pm
Minns’ security pledge
'If Labor is elected next year it will ensure "effective and appropriately funded" measures to protect the safety, security and wellbeing of all faith groups.'
By AJN STAFF
Jay Tharappel. Photo: LinkedIn
November 3, 2022, 9:28 am
‘No place for antisemitism’
'There is no place for antisemitism in NSW Labor and the party has taken swift action in dealing with this matter'
By AJN STAFF
Jay Tharappel. Photo: LinkedIn
October 20, 2022, 10:08 am
Call to expel extremist from ALP
'There is no place for antisemitism in NSW Labor. I’m deeply concerned at the reported remarks and I’ve asked the party office to urgently review the application.'
By Gareth Narunsky
October 28, 2021, 11:00 am
Vandals target Walt Secord
Secord, who is also the deputy chair of the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel, has spoken out in Parliament about neo-Nazi extremists, and also recently put forward legislation to ban the display of the Nazi flag and swastika.
By AJN STAFF
NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns has publicly opposed BDS. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts
October 14, 2021, 7:00 am
‘Sensible and balanced approach’
The NSW Labor State Conference unanimously adopted Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese's support of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and his rejection of the BDS movement against Israel.
By Gareth Narunsky
NSW shadow police minister Walt Secord with the draft bill.
September 17, 2021, 9:30 am
NSW Labor push for swastika ban
It follows the announcement by Victoria's Labor government earlier this month that it will become the first Australian jurisdiction to legislate a ban on the public display of Nazi symbols.
By Gareth Narunsky
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