Federal election exposes deep fault lines on Jewish community issues
With only days remaining until the federal election, Jewish Australians are approaching the vote with unprecedented concern, faced with increased antisemitism, conflict in Israel, and growing anxiety about community safety. Read more
Bradfield candidates share personal stakes and policy depth
In a Federal Electoral Forum defined by civility and depth, but marked by moments of powerful personal testimony, Bradfield candidates Gisele Kapterian and Nicolette Boele addressed a packed crowd at Sydney’s North Shore Synagogue on Tuesday night. Read more
Josh Burns joins others in in Labor over Greens preference deals
With less than two weeks until the federal election, Labor MP Josh Burns has taken a stance that sets him apart from most of his colleagues. Read more
Jewish leaders condemn Dreyfus for preferencing Greens in Isaacs
Australia’s peak Jewish representative body has written to Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC MP expressing “deep disappointment” over Labor’s decision to recommend preferences to the Greens in the federal seat of Isaacs, which Dreyfus currently holds.
Sharp policy divides on Israel and antisemitism revealed in pre-election survey
A new election survey conducted by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has revealed significant differences between the Labor Party and the Coalition on key issues affecting the Jewish community, particularly on matters of foreign policy, community security, and antisemitism.
Pro-Palestinian candidate’s sermon alarms ahead of Blaxland election battle
A pro-Palestinian candidate mounting a serious challenge in the federal seat of Blaxland has sparked outrage after telling worshippers during a sermon, “I felt like I was dead, and 7th of October gave me life.” Read more
