AUJS meets Prime Minister Albanese
Fifty members of The Australasian Union of Jewish Students have visited Canberra, where they met major political leaders.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses AUJS. With him is Noah Loven (AUJS president, Zac Morris (AUJS vice-president) and AUJS Macquarie University President Viola Bersten
There were more than 25 speakers from across the political spectrum on the AUJS Political Training Seminar’s schedule last week.
They included prominent figures such as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton, and Speaker of the House Milton Dick.
The AUJS conference participants
Noah Loven, AUJS President, said: “Now in its 26th year, PTS is a premier event for AUJS and the highlight of our programming calendar. This year, PTS continued its legacy and soared to new heights of success. Amidst the dramatic rise in antisemitism, especially on campus, this year’s PTS was a powerful source of empowerment for Jewish students. Through its unparalleled access to our nation’s decision-makers from across the political spectrum, PTS allowed Jewish youth to have their voice heard and raise issues they are passionate about, including antisemitism on campus, the cost of living crisis and the return of the hostages. Seeing our Jewish students engage with and be empowered to participate in the political process has been profoundly uplifting. I know that the students on PTS will bring that passion and advocacy back to campus.”
Nathan Levy is the AUJS Public Affairs Coordinator. He added: “The ability of PTS to get young Jewish students into the halls where decisions are made is an exceptional experience. Seeing how PTS empowered our students, inspiring them to engage with our political system as active citizens and advocating for what they believe is a testament to the program in nurturing the future of Jewish leadership.”
