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NSW Premier Chris Minns. Photo: Facebook
February 3, 2026, 4:17 pm
Hate speech banned in schools
NSW strengthens conduct rules for all school staff, with explicit ban on hate speech.
By AJN STAFF
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the condolence motion during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, January 19, 2026. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)
January 19, 2026, 2:37 pm
PM moves condolence motion for Bondi terror attack
Parliamentarians pay tribute to the victims of the Bondi attack and condemn antisemitism.
By Sharyn Kolieb
NSW Premier Chris Minns (right) and Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi
November 12, 2025, 9:36 am
NSW Premier’s vow after neo-Nazi rally
"If we had our time again, that rally wouldn't have taken place,” Premier Chris Minns said on Saturday.
By Gareth Narunsky
Member for Wentworth Allegra Spender moves a motion on antisemitism in the House of Representatives on February 4.
February 6, 2025, 10:47 am
Motion condemning antisemitism in Parliament
The motion stated that the house "deplores the appalling and unacceptable rise in antisemitism across Australia.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Greens senators after staging a walk-out in the Senate last November. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
August 15, 2024, 8:00 am
Greens’ vile sanctions call
Defeated by Labor and the Coalition, the motion was backed by independent senator Fatima Payman, who quit Labor because she wanted a stronger push for Palestinian statehood.
By Peter Kohn
Senator Jacqui Lambie in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
July 4, 2024, 8:00 am
Greens refuse to condemn memorial vandalism
A series of sites along Anzac Parade in the capital were sullied last Saturday night, just two weeks after the Australian War Memorial itself was targeted by vandals.
By Gareth Narunsky
Photo: Shane Desiatnik
December 7, 2023, 9:30 am
Dutton: There should be deterrence
"A necessary pushback against antisemitism requires moral courage and clarity.," said Peter Dutton.
By Shane Desiatnik
Peter Dutton speaking to Rabbinical Council of NSW members at Bondi Mizrachi Synagogue on December 4. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
December 5, 2023, 12:30 pm
Dutton demands more action from PM and police
“A necessary pushback against antisemitism requires moral courage and clarity," says Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
By Shane Desiatnik
Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 30, 2023, 12:14 pm
‘Stringent vetting’ call
"The community will want to know who is selecting the candidates for the visas and who is doing the security screening," says Colin Rubenstein
By Peter Kohn
An antisemitic boycott sticker seen in Balaclava.
November 30, 2023, 12:05 pm
Fighting hate needs leadership and unity
"This is a battle we must fight, but one I believe we will win."
By David Southwick
Neo-Nazi protesters outside Parliament House in Melbourne on Saturday, March 18. Photo: AAP Image/James Ross
November 30, 2023, 12:00 pm
Federal law will outlaw Nazi salutes
"The Nazi salute is used to frighten and intimidate its targets. Anyone engaging in Nazi salutes knows the intent," says Peter Wertheim, Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO.
By Peter Kohn
Federal MP Josh Burns tables the letter.Photo: Screenshot
November 30, 2023, 11:45 am
Aussies stand against hate
"We are unequivocal in our resolve that racism in all its forms is deplorable and abhorrent."
By AJN STAFF
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen (third from left) addresses a pro-Israel support rally on the steps of Parliament House today, ahead of the adopted condolence motion. From left: Box Hill MP and Co-chair of Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Israel, Paul Hamer; Caulfield MP and Deputy Leader of the Opposition David Southwick; Premier Jacinta Allen; Deputy Premier Ben Carroll; Opposition Leader John Pesutto, and Liberal MP Georgie Crozier. Photo: Peter Haskin/The Australian Jewish News.
October 17, 2023, 2:50 pm
Victoria’s Parliament stands by Israel
A motion "unequivocally condemn[ing] the attacks on Israel by Hamas" and honouring the 1400 victims of Hamas was overwhelmingly adopted 71-4 in Victorian Parliament this afternoon – with four Greens opposing it.
By Peter Kohn
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