Victorian government
Victoria Policeman. Photo: Australian Jewish News.
May 18, 2026, 4:59 pm
Teen accused of antisemitism has 109 charges dropped
Jewish leaders condemn dropped charges against Melbourne teen accused of antisemitic attacks.
By Sharyn Kolieb
From left: Monica Kempler, John Berger, Kylie Appel, Ben Mand, Minister Natalie Suleyman, Josh Burns MP, Ryan Batchelor MP, Amanda Smorgan. Photo: Peter Haskin
March 17, 2026, 1:25 pm
Sun shines on In One Voice
Thousands gathered on Selwyn Street for the In One Voice festival, enjoying stalls, crafts and local music.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Protest in Melbourne on January 11, 2026. Photo: Instagram.
January 13, 2026, 3:01 pm
Anti-Israel rally returns to Melbourne
Anti-Israel protesters chant “Long live the intifada” in Melbourne.
By Sharyn Kolieb
A pro-Israel supporter stands defiant against Pro-Palestinian supporters on Hawthorn Road, Caulfield in 2023. Photo: Peter Haskin Photography.
November 12, 2025, 10:24 am
Jewish groups disappointed after mask ban watered down
New laws will allow masked protesters to attend rallies unless police suspect criminal activity.
By Bruce Hill
Menachem Vorchheimer. Photo: X.
July 24, 2025, 11:53 am
Activist sues Victorian government
Vorchheimer cited multiple antisemitic chants at rallies including "Death to the IDF".
By Bruce Hill
Sheik Abu Hamza, also known as Samir Mohtadi. Photo: Screenshot.
June 26, 2025, 12:02 pm
Opposition questions minister on funding ties
Liberal MP Jade Benham questioned Stitt about financial support for MyCentre.
By Bruce Hill
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
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt at Beth Weismann Jewish Community Centre today. Photo: Peter Haskin.
November 17, 2023, 1:49 pm
Victoria boosts anti-racism funding
EXCLUSIVE: The Victorian government has announced $8 million of funding for Jewish and Islamic community groups across Victoria, in efforts to combat both antisemitism and Islamophobia.
By Bruce Hill
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