‘A shame’: security fears hamper visit by Herzog
Members of Australia’s Jewish community have been left feeling “very uncomfortable” by the Israeli president’s decision to cancel a visit to a place of worship amid security concerns. Read more
Albanese pushes Israeli president on aid worker’s death
The prime minister has raised the death in Gaza of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom with the visiting Israeli president during talks in Canberra. Read more
Reconnecting through business: the story behind Australia’s new Jewish executive network
February 8, 2026 by Rob Klein
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A new national network for Australia’s Jewish business executives is preparing to launch chapters in Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, with its co-founder saying the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack sharpened the need for trusted, values-based leadership spaces.
NSW announces $1m mental health and resilience package after Bondi terror attack
The NSW government has announced a further $1 million in funding for Jewish community mental health and resilience programs following the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack on a Chanukah celebration in Bondi Beach on 14 December, 2025.
Wong defends Israeli president visit amid threats and protests
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has defended the decision to host Israeli President Isaac Herzog, saying the visit is intended to support Australia’s Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack, despite threats, protests and growing political criticism.
Sydney Biennale offers preview to Jewish leader amid anti-Zionist concerns
The Biennale of Sydney has sought to ease tensions with Jewish community groups by issuing formal anti-discrimination commitments and inviting a senior Jewish representative to an advance preview of its 2026 exhibition.
Airport worker charged over alleged Nazi salute at Jewish school group
February 4, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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A 23-year-old Melbourne Airport employee has been charged after allegedly performing a Nazi salute towards a group of Jewish schoolchildren inside an airport terminal.
Jewish House launches ‘Unbreakable’ program to support Jewish adults facing antisemitism
February 4, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Jewish House has launched ‘Unbreakable’, a new self-guided online resilience program to support Jewish adults facing antisemitism, at an event in Sydney on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, alongside Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper and Joseph La Posta, Coordinator General for Bondi Support.
Alleged Neo-Nazi charged under new hate laws at Australia Day rally
January 27, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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A Sydney man accused of delivering an antisemitic tirade at an Australia Day rally has been alleged to have shown “brazen and public incitement towards the Jewish community”. Read more
Bondi Beach massacre sparks online hate storm, report warns of normalised antisemitism
January 25, 2026 by Rob Klein
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In the aftermath of the terrorist shooting at Bondi Beach, online platforms erupted in antisemitism and Islamophobia, according to a new report from the Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI).
Memorial in the suburbs
January 25, 2026 by George Foster
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Sydney’s Southern Sydney Synagogue hosted a communal gathering to live stream Chabad of Bondi’s “Light Will Win” memorial, marking thirty days since the tragic Bondi attack in which fifteen innocent people were murdered. Read more
SHIR to perform at ‘Australia Day Live’ in historic first for Jewish music
January 23, 2026 by Rob Klein
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SHIR will take to the stage at ‘Australia Day Live’ this Monday night on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, marking a first for the national event and a moment of deep significance for the Jewish community.
‘Light will win’ on national day of mourning
January 22, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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NSW Premier Chris Minns has used the national day of mourning to thank the Jewish community for bringing the country together while still raw with grief from the Bondi terror attack.
Hate crimes reforms secure bipartisan backing as parliament fast tracks laws after Bondi attack
January 20, 2026 by J-Wire with AAP
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The federal government has secured crucial bipartisan backing for hate speech reforms, with the coalition declaring in principle support for legislation aimed at cracking down on antisemitism in the wake of the December 14 terrorist attack at a Jewish Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach.
Parliament honours 15 killed in Bondi Beach terror attack
Australia’s parliament fell into silence on Monday during a condolence motion in the House of Representatives, confronting the human cost of the antisemitic terror attack that killed 15 people at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025.
ECAJ calls for compromise on hate speech laws
January 15, 2026 by J-Wire Staff
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Australia’s peak Jewish body has warned against a wholesale rejection of the federal government’s proposed hate speech legislation, as both the Coalition and the Greens signal they will not support the bill in its current form.
Government names leaders to oversee recovery from Bondi terror attack
One month after the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach, the NSW Government has appointed two senior figures to oversee the long-term recovery of the affected community.
Thousands gather at Bondi Pavilion for Shloshim memorial following deadly terror attack
Despite heavy rain, more than 2,000 people came together at Bondi Pavilion on Sunday night, standing shoulder to shoulder to mark 30 days since the terror attack that tore through a Chanukah gathering at Bondi Beach.
Antisemitism envoy says Bondi royal commission can drive change
A royal commission examining the Bondi terror attack can drive meaningful change across Australian society, the nation’s special envoy to combat antisemitism says, as political pressure builds for federal ministers to be called to account.
Light in the darkness: ‘Sunnukiah’ finds new meaning after Bondi terror attack
January 7, 2026 by Rob Klein
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At around 3 am on 15 December, Rabbi Mendy Litzman of Hatzolah was driving home from hospital. He had spent hours helping victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack the previous evening.
Waverley Council to join growing national call for Bondi terror royal commission
Waverley Council will move to formally call for a Commonwealth Royal Commission into antisemitism and the events leading up to the Bondi Beach terror attack.
PM opens door to federal royal commission after Bondi killings
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has indicated he is prepared to consider further steps, including a potential Commonwealth royal commission, in response to antisemitism and the Bondi terror attack.
Former ALP dignitaries join the call for a Royal Commission
January 5, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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A group of former federal and state parliamentary ALP dignitaries has called on the Albanese government to establish a Commonwealth Royal Commission into Antisemitism and the events that led to and enabled the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14. Read more
Chalmers says calls for royal commission come from a good place
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has acknowledged growing calls for a Commonwealth Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack and antisemitism, saying the push comes from “a good place”.
Relief and caution grip Venezuelan Jews after Maduro’s capture
Members of Venezuela’s Jewish community are reportedly reacting with a mixture of relief and unease following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces during military strikes that shook Caracas and other parts of the country on 3 January.
Teal independents intensify push for Royal Commission into Bondi attack
Pressure is continuing to mount on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to establish a Commonwealth Royal Commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack, with four Teal independents warning that existing reviews will not address federal failures or rising antisemitism.
Sports stars join call for royal commission in wake of Bondi terror attack
More than 60 prominent Australian sports figures have joined growing calls for a Commonwealth royal commission into antisemitism, radicalisation and the Bondi terror attack.
Written in stone: the quiet memorial growing on Bondi Beach
What began as a simple, instinctive act of mourning has grown into one of the most resonant and unifying forms of remembrance following the Bondi Beach massacre.
Human Rights Commissioner and former army chief join growing call for Royal Commission
Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay and former army chief Peter Leahy have joined escalating calls for a federal Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack and the rise in antisemitism.
Jewish organisations unite with urgent call for Royal Commission into antisemitism
Australia’s peak Jewish and Zionist organisations have issued a renewed and unified call for the establishment of a Commonwealth Royal Commission into antisemitism, warning that hatred targeting Jewish Australians has become systemic, normalised and a direct threat to public safety and social cohesion.
