Government responds to interim Bondi royal commission recommendations
The Albanese government says it prioritised support for victims, helped affected businesses and strengthened security for Jewish community events in its first formal response to the interim report of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Federal Budget adds $68.7 million in new Jewish community support
In tonight’s federal Budget, the Albanese government announced $68.7 million in new Jewish community-specific funding.
Albanese government commits $31.2m for rebuilding Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue
The Albanese government has announced a $31.2 million funding package to help rebuild Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue, firebombed in a suspected antisemitic arson attack in December. Read more
Shaked visa denial sparks outrage
Former Israeli interior and justice minister Ayelet Shaked has been denied a visa to visit Australia on the grounds that she could “vilify” Australians or “incite discord.” Read more
Indigenous Friends of Israel say the Albanese government has thrown Israel under a bus
August 10, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Indigenous Friends of Israel (IFI) co-founders Norman and Barbara Miller has condemned “the decision by the Albanese government to throw Israel under a bus by calling its holiest sites including the Temple Mount and Western Wall ‘occupied territories.’ Read more
Australia reverses Israel capital decision
October 18, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
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The Albanese government has reversed a decision by the previous coalition government to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Read more
