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NSW passes laws to shut down illegal places of worship in response to Bondi

J-Wire News Service — Sun, 10 May 2026 05:44:41 +0000

The NSW Parliament has passed legislation giving local councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful places of public worship, including the ability in serious cases to seek court orders to cut off water, electricity and gas to venues that continue operating in breach of planning laws. The NSW state government said the Local Government and […]

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Former Age editor calls out antisemitism in submission

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 05 May 2026 23:14:19 +0000

Veteran journalist Michael Gawenda has written a submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, drawing on a long career in Australian media, including as editor in chief of The Age. I am a former Editor in Chief of The Age, the first Jewish editor of the paper. I was a journalist for […]

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Sydney ‘globalise the intifada’ forum moves to outdoor venue after council venue cancelled

Rob Klein — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:51:46 +0000

A controversial Sydney forum defending the slogan “Globalise the Intifada” has been forced out of a City of Sydney venue following public backlash, with organisers claiming the decision has shifted to a new outdoor location. The event, titled “Why it’s right to say Globalise the Intifada”, was organised by the antizionist group Stop The War […]

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Minns won’t intervene as ‘intifada’ event heads to council hall

J-Wire News Service — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:46:48 +0000

Senior state and federal politicians have declined to intervene in a controversial pro-Palestinian forum scheduled to be held at a City of Sydney venue. This is despite strong objections from Jewish community leaders and victims’ families. The event, titled Why It’s Right to Say ‘Globalise the Intifada’, is due to take place on May 5 […]

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Children’s book scrapped after illustrator’s remarks on Bondi victims

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:09:52 +0000

The University of Queensland Press (UQP) has cancelled a forthcoming children’s book after concluding it could not proceed without appearing to endorse public comments made by its illustrator following the Bondi terror attack. Bila: A River Cycle, written by Wiradjuri poet Jazz Money and illustrated by Matt Chun, had been scheduled for release this year. […]

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Activist pleads insanity in latest test of Queensland hate speech laws

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:13:32 +0000

A 70-year-old activist has mounted an unusual legal challenge to Queensland’s new hate speech laws today, telling a Brisbane court he intends to plead insanity as a protest against the legislation. Jim Dowling appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court charged with publicly displaying a prohibited expression during a demonstration outside Boeing’s Brisbane offices on 18 […]

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Victorian Multicultural Commission forced to change charter after antisemitic statements

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:32:07 +0000

A Melbourne Jewish community advocate has secured changes to the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)’s charter. The changes follow a legal complaint over antisemitic social media posts by a former commissioner. The case forms part of a broader series of actions targeting hate speech in Victoria. Menachem Vorchheimer brought proceedings under the Racial and Religious Tolerance […]

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Police find no offence at neo-Nazi rally as government keeps hate speech review secret

J-Wire News Service — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:46:41 +0000

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. The finding, first reported by The Sydney Morning Herald on 1 […]

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Report warns of coordinated disinformation after London attack on Jewish ambulances

Rob Klein — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:04:49 +0000

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. The report, released today and titled “Australian responses to the attack on London ambulances”, analyses reactions to a Facebook post by the “Australian Financial Review” about the firebombing of […]

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Extremist seeks forgiveness in court appeal over antisemitic speech

J-Wire News Service — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:24:29 +0000

A Sydney man serving a 12-month jail sentence for an antisemitic speech at an Australia Day rally has told the District Court he regrets his actions, has rejected white supremacist ideology, and does not want to be perceived as “a hateful person”. Brandan Koschel, 31, appeared via audiovisual link from prison yesterday at the Sydney […]

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