NSW considers ADF deployment and arming of CSG to protect Jewish institutions
In the wake of the attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach on Chanukah, NSW Premier Chris Minns has confirmed the government is actively considering further security arrangements for Jewish institutions, including discussions about deploying the Australian Defence Force.
Minns vows to keep racist preacher’s prayer hall shut
The NSW Premier said he will do all he can to keep a racist preacher’s prayer hall closed in a bid to confront division in the wake of the Bondi Beach massacre. Read more
State pledges to rein in guns, protests amid resistance
NSW is pushing ahead with tough new laws prompted by the Bondi Beach massacre to restrict rallies following terrorism events amid vows of defiance from pro-Palestinian protesters. Read more
‘Justice’: pressure ramped up for antisemitism probe
The coalition is ramping up pressure for a royal commission into anti-Semitism and its contribution to the Bondi massacre. Read more
Anti-immigration rallies ‘sow division’ after massacre
Police warnings could not stop a couple of hundred anti-immigration and anti-government protesters, including recent One Nation convert Barnaby Joyce. Read more
Courageous couple who defied Bondi gunmen are ‘martyrs’
The first victims of the Bondi shooting have been remembered for their courage and fighting to be Jewish after confronting the gunmen before the shooting began. Read more
NSW government to restrict public assemblies after terror attack
December 19, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The New South Wales Government is set to impose restrictions on public assemblies in designated areas following a recent terrorist attack aimed at safeguarding the community, reducing intimidation, and allowing police to concentrate on public safety. Read more
Photo gallery: Pre-Chanukah celebration at NSW Parliament House
November 28, 2025 by J-Wire photo story
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NSW Premier Chris Minns and newly elected Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane used this year’s pre-Chanukah celebration at Parliament House to deliver firm messages of solidarity with the Jewish community. Read more
NSW Parliament passes new laws to protect places of worship
The NSW Parliament has passed legislation ensuring people can attend their places of worship without being blocked, harassed or intimidated, with police retaining powers to move on protesters who interfere with access.
Photo gallery: Pre-Chanukah celebration at NSW Parliament House
November 28, 2025 by J-Wire photo story
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NSW Premier Chris Minns and newly elected Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane used this year’s pre-Chanukah celebration at Parliament House to deliver firm messages of solidarity with the Jewish community. Read more
Light overcomes darkness: NSW leaders deliver united message at Chanukah event
The Jewish community has “reclaimed this house for the people of New South Wales.” Read more
Neo-Nazi rally attendees exposed in everyday jobs
A clearer picture is emerging of the men who took part in last Saturday’s antisemitic, neo-Nazi rally outside NSW Parliament House, with investigations linking several attendees to everyday jobs in transport, engineering, fitness, education and government services.
Supporters of neo-Nazi party to be ‘exposed as racists’
Neo-Nazis are attempting to legitimise their ideology by forming a political party in the aftermath of a high-profile protest. Read more
Neo-Nazis chant antisemitic slogans outside NSW Parliament
Almost 70 neo-Nazis from the National Socialist Network (NSN) rallied outside New South Wales Parliament House on Saturday targeting Jewish groups with hate speech. Read more
Minns praises Jewish Museum redevelopment after “summer of rolling hatred”
NSW Premier Chris Minns today toured and praised the Sydney Jewish Museum’s redevelopment, meeting with Holocaust survivors and students amid mounting concerns over antisemitism across New South Wales.
Police seek to block Palestine march on Harbour Bridge
Police will seek a court order making it unlawful for activists to march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Read more
Premier’s staff do an about-face after arrest threat
The NSW premier’s right-hand man will be spared arrest after he and fellow staffers gave in to demands to face up to a hate crimes inquiry centred on an explosive-laden caravan. Read more
A Chanukah message from Chris Minns
December 20, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
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NSW Premier Chris Minns has recorded a video message for Chanukah.
No overhaul of hate crime laws after nine-month review
A review sparked by calls to criminalise inflammatory Islamic sermons has found several unintended consequences could flow from expanding incitement laws. Read more
Police break up ‘hateful’ white supremacist protest
Police have broken up a “hateful” white supremacist demonstration where a neo-Nazi ranted that “third-world” labour was replacing local jobs. Read more
NSW protest ban flagged as organisers query police presence
Police resources are stretched thin after weekly pro-Palestine demonstrations and that could be a reason to shut them down, NSW Premier Chris Minns says. Read more
Jeremy Jones honoured
March 19, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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NSW leader defends judgment after iftar event canned
The NSW premier has backed his judgment of sentiment in the Muslim community after becoming the second state leader to cancel an official iftar event. Read more
NSW to review inciting violence laws over Gaza tensions
Concerns from some community groups that laws in NSW prohibiting incitement of violence don’t go far enough have prompted a legal review. Read more
Rabbinical heads meet the Premier
October 5, 2023 by J-Wire photo story
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NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig has introduced two leading members of Sydney’s rabbinical community to Premier Chris Minns. Read more
Faith NSW launched in Sydney
October 4, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
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Premier Chris Minns, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper, and Lakemba MP Jihad Dib came together with over 200 faith leaders and community members at a gala dinner held yesterday to celebrate the launch of Faith NSW, a coalition of various faith groups in the state. Read more
Combatting racism with an award-winning program
August 29, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
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‘Stop Racism Now’ has been awarded the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Award for Community Campaign of the Year. Read more
Labor to tackle antisemitism and to improve Holocaust education in NSW schools
March 15, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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If Labor wins next week’s NSW Government election, it will instigate new measures to tackle the concerning rise in religious bullying across NSW schools, including a proposed landmark partnership agreement with faith communities. Read more
NSW Labor to address racism and extremism with a budget of $16m
March 1, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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A Minns Labor Government will establish a Premier’s Prevention Panel on Racism and Extremism to address the growing safety concerns of faith and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in NSW. Read more
Labor not calling for Perrottet’s resignation
NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns won’t call on the premier to resign after Dominic Perrottet admitted he wore a Nazi costume at his 21st birthday celebration. Read more
