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Political Menorah lighting in Melbourne

J-Wire Newsdesk — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 23:35:39 +0000

There was an early celebration of Chanukah in the Victorian State Parliament last week organised by Chabad of Melbourne CBD attended by former Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

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Jewish Leaders Down Under not intimidated…writes Isi Leibler

Isi Leibler — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:19:18 +0000

Former Australian Labor Party Foreign Minister, Bob Carr, has released a 500 page book titled “Diary of a Foreign Minister” depicting his activities in office from March 2012 to September 2013. It includes a vicious attack on the Jewish communal leadership, charging it with disproportionate influence on government. The criticism is reminiscent of the notorious Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer book on the Jewish lobby in America.

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Julia Gillard makes a surprise appearance

Henry Benjamin — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 04:59:57 +0000

The iconic Jerusalem Theatre was the venue for Keren Malki's third Rainbow of Music annual concert. Tickets had already been completely sold out by the previous week...but for the more than 450 people in the audience, a highlight of the performance was the opening speech delivered by surprise visitor, former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard.

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Jerusalem Prize for Julia

J-Wire Staff — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 23:51:32 +0000

Former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard has been awarded the 2013 Jerusalem Prize.

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PM meets AUJS

J-Wire Staff — Tue, 28 May 2013 05:14:12 +0000

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has hosted a short meeting with members of the Australian Union of Jewish Students in Canberra.

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Raoul Wallenberg – an honorary Australian

J-Wire Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:47:42 +0000

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced that Raoul Wallenberg has been made an honorary Australian citizen.

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Yom Ha’azmaut message from the Prime Minister

J-Wire Staff — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:39:48 +0000

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sent greetings to the Jewish community for Yom Ha’azmaut.

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Yom Hashoah Message from the PM

J-Wire — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:34:53 +0000

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sent a message to the community to mark Yom Hashoah.

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Australia tilts against Israel

Isi Leibler — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:58:55 +0000

In the diplomatic debacle at the United Nations General Assembly pertaining to the vote of recognition to the Palestinian Authority, two countries considered solid supporters of Israel, abandoned us at the crucial moment…writes Isi Leibler. Israel was shocked when Germany abstained, especially as Chancellor Angela Merkel had stated earlier that Germany would vote against the […]

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People of Australia Ambassadors

Agencies — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:23:33 +0000

Australians can now nominate their own local champions who have helped to promote inclusion and strengthen community relations under a new ambassador program set up by the Gillard Labor Government.

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