Victorian shadow minister says Hamas praise for PM is “shocking”
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday evening, David Davis MP, accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of being “praised by Hamas” and warned that Australia’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state will inflame tensions in one of the country’s largest Jewish population centres.
PM defends Palestine recognition after US ‘disgust’
Australia’s decision to recognise Palestine was made in the interest of its citizens, the prime minister has said, after a US official decried the move. Read more
‘Disgust’: US diplomat attacks ALP’s Palestine decision
America’s ambassador to Israel has taken aim at the federal government’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood at a United Nations meeting in September. Read more
Hamas praise for Australia’s Palestine recognition sparks further Jewish community outcry
Australian Jewish leaders have increased their criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state, following praise for the move from Hamas.
Global momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine
The international community is making a united effort to recognise Palestine, the prime minister says, despite a top US official saying Australia’s push is meaningless. Read more
Indigenous Friends of Israel not pleased with Palestine decision
August 12, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
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The Indigenous Friends of Israel International has not welcomed Australia’s announcement that it would support recognition of a Palestinian state. Read more
Plan to seize Gaza City pushed Australia to recognition
The prime minister hopes recognition will help lay the path to peace after revealing Australia’s decision was spurred by Israel’s plans to occupy Gaza City. Read more
Jewish leaders condemn Australia’s recognition of Palestine as ‘dangerous and premature’
Jewish community organisations have sharply criticised the Albanese government’s decision to recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, warning it risks rewarding violence and undermining the prospects for peace.
Former ambassador to Israel warns against delaying recognition of Palestine
Failing to recognise a Palestinian state would reward the Israeli government for its “campaign of genocidal violence”, a former Australian ambassador to Israel has warned, as the Albanese government weighs its next diplomatic steps.
Australia, France leaders discuss crisis in Gaza
The leaders of Australia and France have made plans to meet at a United Nations gathering, where Palestinian statehood and the crisis in Gaza will be major issues. Read more
Australia co-ordinating on recognition of Palestine
Australia is one step closer to recognising Palestinian statehood and is coordinating with other nations on the issue, as the foreign minister warns there might soon be “no Palestine left”. Read more
‘Wrong side of history’: senator hits out at sanction
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi has lashed Labor and the coalition for being on the “wrong side of history” over the war in Gaza as the parliament sanctioned her. Read more
Segal’s antisemitism report urges bold reforms across education, media and migration
In response to a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents across Australia, a landmark action report was today launched with the support of the government, aimed at combating anti-Jewish hatred.
Orderly, coherent or flat-footed: PM rejects criticism
Anthony Albanese has dismissed suggestions he was “flat-footed” after US bombing raids on Iran, as he called for a ceasefire to hold between Iran and Israel. Read more
‘We support action’: PM backs in US strikes on Iran
In his first public comments since America targeted three Iranian nuclear sites, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for de-escalation. Read more
Australia calls for Middle East conflict de-escalation
Anthony Albanese has called for calm amid the intense conflict between Iran and Israel, as fears grow that the missile strikes could lead to a larger war. Read more
Opposition calls on PM to take up Israel trip invite
The opposition’s foreign affairs spokeswoman Michaelia Cash is calling on the PM to travel to Israel after he criticised the state for blocking aid into Gaza. Read more
Albanese says Israel’s blockade of Gaza ‘an outrage’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sharply criticised Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza, calling the restrictions “outrageous” and accusing Israel of providing explanations that are “without credibility.” Read more
Danger signals flashing
May 9, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
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Recent developments are triggering danger signals for Israel and Diaspora Jewish communities alike. Read more
Parliament condemns ‘unacceptable’ antisemitic attacks
Antisemitism in Australia has been condemned across the parliament as the Albanese government comes under attack over its approach. Read more
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies president declined museum Albanese meeting
December 12, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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David Ossip, president of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, declined to attend the press conference at the Sydney Jewish Museum yesterday when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an $8.5 million donation for the museum’s renovation. Read more
‘Cheap and late’: PM heckled at firebombed synagogue
Hecklers have called Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “cheap and late” during his visit to a synagogue destroyed in a suspected terrorist firebombing, as he promised support for its rebuild.
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Crisis point – ECAJ calls for action
December 9, 2024 by Henry Benjamin
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The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling for action rather than words. Read more
Albanese government report card
December 4, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
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Chair of the Australia-Israel Allies Caucus, Andrew Wallace, has condemned Labor’s decision as another misstep in Labor’s systematic and hate-filled campaign against the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Read more
Coalition ‘extreme’ for being against US on ceasefire
The federal coalition has been criticised as being “extreme” for its stance against a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, leaving it at odds with Australia’s allies. Read more
Julian Leeser and October 7
October 8, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
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Liberal MP for the Sydney seat of Berowra Julian Leeser addressed parliament today. This is what he told members. Read more
‘Brutality and cruelty’ of October 7 attack condemned
The prime minister has condemned the October 7 attack on Israel in an address to parliament, but a bid for bipartisan support has failed. Read more
Moving Oct 7 commemoration in Melbourne
October 8, 2024 by David Marlow
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About 8,000 community members joined Zionism Victoria’s ‘Illuminate October’ commemoration in Moorabbin which commenced with the Walk of Light lantern procession. Read more
Australia’s terrorism threat level raised to probable
The terror threat level in Australia has been lifted from possible to probable, the first time in 10 years a rise has taken place.
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Labor to meet after defiant senator suspended over Gaza
Government MPs are set to meet for the first time after an explosive interview resulted in a senator being suspended from the Labor caucus. Read more
