Universities ‘toxic’ for Jewish students, inquiry finds

Universities have become toxic for Jewish students and staff, a parliamentary inquiry has found, releasing its findings early ahead of the the first semester. 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

Warning as conspiracies swirl over antisemitic plot

A caravan that was found packed with explosives has given rise to antisemitic conspiracy theories, prompting a call for leaders to improve their communication. Read more

The Great not advised it was a target

Sydney’s The Great Synagogue’s chief minister, Rabbi Benjamin Elton, said authorities never informed him the synagogue was a potential target and he only learned of the development through the media. Read more

Police ‘out in force’ on Aust Day amid racist attacks

Already heightened tension in the community could further be inflamed by expected mass protests on Australia Day, prompting a major police response. Read more

Fears hate speech laws could make antisemitism worse

A crackdown on hate speech laws to curb antisemitism could have the opposite effect, legal experts warn. Read more

Second antisemitic attack in 24 hours: Newtown Synagogue defaced

For the second time in as many days, a synagogue in Sydney has been defaced with antisemitic graffiti with swastikas. Read more

Crackdown on masks and certain flags at protests

Face masks, balaclavas, glue and chains could be banned under a crackdown on extreme and radical influences at protests in Victoria. Read more

Call to criminalise threats against places of worship

Liberal senator Paul Scarr is urging the federal government to bolster its hate crime bill and make threatening places of worship an offence following an attack on a synagogue. Read more

Warnings people could die, as hate speech intensifies

A lack of action on antisemitism may result in people being killed, leaders are warning, as community groups criticise authorities for not acting fast enough. Read more

‘Time for action’ as cops hunt synagogue fire suspects

Police enforcement and prosecutions against anti-Semitic acts need to improve, Australia’s special envoy says as she calls for concrete action. Read more

Car torched, anti-Israel graffiti defaces vehicles in Woollahra

A wave of anti-Israel vandalism in Woollahra in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, on Thursday, Nov. 21, has sparked outrage from authorities and the Jewish community. Read more

Sydney University accused of antisemitism

The University of Sydney is facing mounting criticism and potential legal action over allegations of antisemitism on campus. Jewish students and staff members are reportedly considering a class-action lawsuit, claiming they have encountered a hostile environment perpetuated by certain academics whose actions allegedly foster antisemitic sentiments. Read more

Backlash over Greens’ decision to appoint Faruqi to antisemitism inquiry

The Greens’ decision to appoint Senator Mehreen Faruqi to a Senate committee investigating antisemitism at universities has sparked a significant backlash, raising concerns about her suitability for the role. Read more

October 7 and the tsunami of anti-Jewish hate      

There is a long-standing perception that anti-Jewish racism stems predominantly from the far right and from those of European ethnicity.

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Officeworks extends its apology

Officeworks’ managing director has extended her apology to the customer who was refused service in their Elsternwick store by a pro-Palestinian employee to the entire Australian Jewish community. Read more

Anti-Semitic incidents rise in Europe as Gaza war rages

The war in Gaza has contributed to a sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Europe, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights says. Read more

Judicial inquiry into university antisemitism bill gets its second reading

Since the horrific Hamas terrorist attack on 7 October 2023, Shadow Minister for Education, Sarah Henderson, has led the charge in holding the Albanese government and universities to account for the dramatic increase in antisemitism at Australian universities.   Read more

Julian Leeser urges inquiry into antisemitism on campuses

An inquiry with royal commission-like powers would investigate reports of rising levels of antisemitism at Australian universities under an opposition proposal. Read more

Robert Goot to establish an antisemitism task force

The World Jewish Congress has asked Sydney-based Robert Goot to establish a WJC task force on responses to antisemitism. Read more

Bipartisan backing for tougher hate-speech penalties

The coalition has signalled it is willing to work alongside the government to strengthen hate-speech laws, amid rising levels of anti-Semitism. Read more

Richard Marles: No place for anti-Semitism, prejudice

Anti-Semitism in Australia has reached levels not seen in his lifetime, according to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles after a Jewish school was vandalised in Melbourne.
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Rally against antisemitism and hate held in Melbourne

Around three thousand Christians and Jews from diverse communities held a peaceful rally against hate and antisemitism out in front of Parliament House in Spring Street, Melbourne, this afternoon. Read more

Shadow Education Minister calls for a Senate inquiry on antisemitism in university campuses

Shadow Minister for Education Sarah Henderson said Australians were witnessing a failure of leadership from the Albanese Government and vice-chancellors in dealing with antisemitism in Australian universities. Read more

“Concern for the Future of Jewish Life in the West”

Tel Aviv University and the American Anti-Defamation League have published the Annual Report Antisemitism Worldwide for 2023. Read more

Julian Leeser addresses Sydney’s Central

Federal Liberal MP Julian Leeser addressed the congregation during Sydney’s Central Synagogue Friday night service. Read more

Peaceful rally supporting Jewish students at Melbourne University

The Australasian Union of Jewish Students held a peaceful rally today on campus at Melbourne University in support of Jewish students on campus and against antisemitism, bullying and intimidation. Read more

AUJS to rally in Melbourne tomorrow

Representatives of the Zionist Federation of Australia will attend an AUJS rally at Melbourne University tomorrow. Read more

Labor enabled spread of antisemitism: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese of enabling antisemitism to fester, blaming the prime minister for what he labelled a “national moral fog”. Read more

A deep-dive into online antisemitism

Jewish people are scared. A hostile environment has been created in which targeting Jews seems to be once again acceptable. Read more

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