Police find no offence at neo-Nazi rally as government keeps hate speech review secret
April 1, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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A neo-Nazi leader who promoted a conspiracy theory about the Jewish community during a protest outside NSW Parliament did not breach racial vilification laws, according to a NSW Police review, as debate intensifies over the strength and clarity of the state’s hate speech regime.
“This is not Israel’s struggle alone” – ambassador frames Iran war as global fight for democracy
Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, has warned the war with Iran is a defining test for democracies worldwide, arguing the conflict is already reshaping global security, energy markets and economic stability far beyond the Middle East.
Report warns of coordinated disinformation after London attack on Jewish ambulances
A new study has revealed a surge of antisemitic responses from Australian social media users following a suspected terrorist attack on Jewish emergency vehicles in London.
Financial Review apologises over Netanyahu cartoon after backlash
March 30, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Australian Financial Review has apologised for a controversial cartoon following strong criticism from Jewish leaders.
Hunters Hill Council takes stand against antisemitism
Hunters Hill Council in NSW has adopted a landmark strategy to combat antisemitism, positioning itself at the forefront of local government responses to rising hate and community tensions across Australia.
Ripponlea car attack sparks alarm as Jewish leaders warn of rising antisemitism
March 29, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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Jewish leaders in Melbourne have condemned an alleged antisemitic car attack in Ripponlea, warning it reflects a pattern of increasingly bold incidents targeting the community.
Ryvchin tells Courage to Care lunch – live with kindness, respect and empathy
March 27, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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Against a backdrop of rising antisemitism in Australia, including schools and universities, Courage to Care NSW held its annual fundraising lunch on 4 March, drawing a capacity crowd of community leaders, supporters and Holocaust survivors.
Victorian antisemitism hits record high for second year running
March 27, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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For the second year in a row, Victoria’s Jewish community experienced record levels of antisemitism in 2025.
Sydney bagel shop targeted with Nazi symbol weeks before opening
March 27, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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A bagel shop owner in Sydney has spoken of her heartbreak after a Nazi swastika was etched into the glass of her new Paddington store just weeks before it was due to open.
Building a future of peace and cooperation for Jewish life in Western Sydney
Parramatta and District Synagogue has marked a historic turning point for Jewish life in Western Sydney, bringing together the legacy of the Bankstown and Strathfield communities into a single centre.
Jewish family allegedly targeted with Nazi salute outside Crown Casino
Victoria Police is investigating after a group of Jewish men were allegedly subjected to antisemitic abuse outside Melbourne’s Crown Casino in the early hours of Saturday 15 March 2026.
AFR defends controversial Netanyahu cartoon amid antisemitism accusations
The Australian Financial Review has defended its decision to publish a cartoon by illustrator David Rowe that has drawn strong criticism from Jewish leaders.
Workplace program aims to address antisemitism and strengthen social cohesion
March 24, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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On Thursday, Melbourne Holocaust Museum will launch a new workplace program aimed at strengthening social cohesion and helping organisations address antisemitism, as Jewish communities across Australia continue to face a surge in incidents.
Four Hatzola ambulances torched in London
March 23, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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Residents in a predominantly Jewish north London suburb were roused before dawn on Monday by explosions when four ambulances from a Jewish volunteer emergency service were deliberately set alight in an incident police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. Read more
Jewish children targeted in antisemitic attack at Questacon
Two Jewish primary school students on a Canberra excursion were subjected to a Nazi salute slogan by a fellow student.
Major sponsor PwC pulls out of Biennale after DJ’s antisemitic chants
PwC has withdrawn its sponsorship and association from the Biennale of Sydney following controversy over antisemitic and antizionist remarks during the festival’s opening night on Friday.
Leeser calls for rethink of antisemitism education at UNESCO schools forum
Shadow Education Minister Julian Leeser has called for a fundamental shift in how antisemitism is taught in Australian schools, warning that decades of Holocaust-focused education have failed to prevent rising hostility towards Jews.
Inside Australia’s long fight against antisemitism
March 16, 2026 by Rob Klein
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Australia’s antisemitism crisis did not begin with the Bondi terror attack on 14 December 2025, but that night forced the country to confront it. The massacre, which killed 15 people at a Chanukah gathering, turned a growing problem into a national reckoning. Read more
Jewish Australians urged to share experiences with Royal Commission on antisemitism
March 15, 2026 by Rob Klein
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Jewish organisations are encouraging members of the community to make submissions to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, saying personal accounts will play a key role in the inquiry’s work.
Outrage after DJ leads antizionist chants at Sydney Biennale
Sydney’s Biennale of Sydney has come under renewed criticism after an American DJ used a festival performance to accuse Israel of genocide and lead chants supporting Palestinian “resistance” during the taxpayer-funded event.
Gunman shot dead after crashing truck into US synagogue
An armed man has rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in Michigan in what federal investigators said was a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. Read more
Families shocked as ex-spy chief quits Bondi inquiry
Families of people murdered in the Bondi massacre fear the royal commission into antisemitism will become a farce following the sudden resignation of a former ASIO boss from the inquiry.
Dennis Richardson resigns as Special Adviser to Royal Commission into Antisemitism
Former ASIO director-general Dennis Richardson has abruptly resigned from his role as Special Adviser to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Ryvchin warns global leaders after deadly attacks on Australian Jews
Jewish Australians have experienced the sharpest decline in physical security of any Jewish community in the world, according to Alex Ryvchin, a sobering assessment from a leader in a country long considered one of the world’s safest democracies.
Think tank warns social media outrage fuelling distrust and division
March 5, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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Online outrage and disinformation spreading across social media are emerging as a serious threat to Australia’s social cohesion, according to a new report that warns the country is facing growing pressure from polarisation, terrorism and foreign conflicts.
Iran’s shadow in Australia’s antisemitism debate
March 4, 2026 by Adam Kreuzer
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As Australia’s Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion begins its work, a series of public mourning notices issued by numerous Shi’a Islamic centres in Australia following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has added a sharp new edge to an already tense national conversation.
Four inseparable friends and the enduring legacy of Bondi
March 2, 2026 by Rob Klein
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Marika Pogany went down to Bondi Beach with three close friends for a celebration on an idyllic Sydney summer afternoon. They were all in their 80s, and they had enjoyed this kind of outing for years. They talked about the chaos of Bondi traffic while settling into their white plastic chairs to enjoy the Chanukah by the Beach gathering.
Bondi survivor Arsen Ostrovsky on dedicating his life to fighting for the Jewish state
Arsen Ostrovsky has built his career defending Israel in what he calls the world’s “most hostile arenas”. This week at the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in Washington DC, that defence became deeply personal.
Antisemitism royal commission holds first public hearing
February 24, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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The royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion held its first public hearing at 10:30am in Sydney today.
Teen punched three times at scout camp in antisemitic attack, police say
A Jewish teenager was allegedly punched three times in the face at a major Victorian scout camp after being singled out for wearing a kippah and an Israeli flag over his shoulders, as community leaders warned of a worsening climate of hostility towards Jewish Australians.
