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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
Students at Melbourne University wearing Keffiyehs. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 15, 2024, 3:23 pm
Keffiyeh banned in Victorian Parliament
This makes Victoria's Parliament one of the few in the world to ban MPs from wearing the Palestinian headscarf.
By Bruce Hill
The JCCV hosted the Council of Presidents meeting.
March 19, 2023, 5:51 pm
Gathering of leaders
In total, 20 organisations were represented, with all presidents given an opportunity to outline their plans for 2023 and to identify opportunities and challenges.
By Mia Gardiner and first na
Premier Dominic Perrottet announces the definition's adoption on Tuesday. Photo: Supplied
December 16, 2021, 12:00 am
NSW adopts IHRA definition
Premier Dominic Perrottet made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon, following the federal government's adoption of the definition in October.
By Gareth Narunsky and Zeddy Lawrence
Opposition leader Matthew Guy (centre) with deputy Liberal leader David Southwick (right) and new Victorian shadow attorney general Matt Bach.
November 18, 2021, 9:00 am
Matthew Guy commits to IHRA definition
The Victorian Liberal leader called the adoption a "vital step to tackle antisemitism in our schools, communities and online so that everyone in our multicultural community can live free of hate."
By CARLY DOUGLAS
November 2, 2021, 5:00 pm
Liberal MP slammed over Nazi comparison
The Facebook post by Bernie Finn, which has since been deleted, featured an image of Daniel Andrews bearing a black toothbrush moustache, and referred to the Premier as the “Despot”.
By Evan Zlatkis
October 26, 2021, 9:30 am
Grants to help seniors
Recognising the need for our elderly to stay connected after a challenging 18 months, Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence announced that more than 900 organisations will share in $7.4 million over the next four years.
By CARLY DOUGLAS
Matthew Guy blows the shofar during a meeting with members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria in the lead up to Rosh Hashanah in 2015. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 23, 2021, 10:15 am
This guy’s ‘in awe’ of Victorian Jews
Matthew Guy reiterated that he and the Victorian Liberal Party "are strong supporters of the State of Israel" and said "this relationship will continue to flourish under my and David Southwick's leadership for the foreseeable future".
By CARLY DOUGLAS
David Southwick (left) with Matthew Guy after toppling Michael O'Brien as Liberal leader last week. Photo: AAP Image/James Ross
September 17, 2021, 10:30 am
David Southwick sets out his stall
As Australian Jewry celebrated Rosh Hashanah, Jewish MP David Southwick was elected deputy leader of the Victorian Liberal Party.
By CARLY DOUGLAS
James Merlino raising a toast to Israel at the Yom Ha’atzmaut event on Tuesday night. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 6, 2021, 9:38 am
Victorian pollies’ l’chaim
By CARLY DOUGLAS
The Nazi flag flying above a house in Beulah.
February 6, 2020, 6:00 am
Vic Liberals adopt swastika ban
It is the first time a government or opposition in Australia has advocated such a ban, following communal disgust at a Nazi flag flown in the Victorian town of Beulah.
By Peter Kohn
From left: Julia Gillard, Daniel Andrews, Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann and Jennifer Huppert.
December 9, 2019, 9:57 am
Gillard: ‘Light drives out darkness’
Former prime minister Julia Gillard joined Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien and a host of communal leaders at a pre-Chanukah gathering last week.
By Rebecca Davis
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