Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match

A 42-year-old woman has been charged and provisionally suspended from all netball activities after allegedly directing antisemitic abuse at Jewish children during an under-12s match at Heffron Park in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

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Yom Haatzma’ut celebration marked by unity, resilience and defiance

Political leaders, diplomats and members of Sydney’s Jewish community gathered on Thursday night to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day.

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Firebombing of Kosher restaurant destroyed communal hub

Kosher eatery Lewis’ Continental Kitchen served customers in Bondi for over 50 years before being firebombed in an alleged antisemitic attack.

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Hate speech charge laid over banner at neo-Nazi rally

A man has been arrested after allegedly unveiling an antisemitic banner at a rally organised by prominent neo-Nazis outside a state parliament.

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Royal Commission – antisemitism ‘interlaced’ with actions of Israel

While most Jewish Australians hold a strong attachment to the state of Israel, opinions on the government and its policies vary greatly, an inquiry has heard.

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Jewish Australians begin giving evidence as Royal Commission hearings open

Jewish Australians began giving evidence on Monday as public hearings opened in the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, marking the first formal examination of how antisemitism is affecting lives across the country.

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Thousands of submissions to Commission lay bare antisemitism in daily Australian life

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has received more than 3500 submissions, far exceeding expectations and underscoring the scale of antisemitism affecting Jewish Australians.

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

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.

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Sydney preacher’s latest sermon targets Jews and Christians

Sydney-based Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad has released a new sermon attacking Jewish and Christian beliefs.

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Backlash grows over Sydney event defending ‘globalise the intifada’

A City of Sydney council venue will host a public forum next month defending the phrase “globalise the intifada”, prompting strong criticism from Jewish leaders and renewed scrutiny of Cumberland councillor Ahmed Ouf.

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Australian Jewish leaders stand with Israel but question death penalty law

Leading Australian Jewish organisations have raised concerns over new Israeli legislation introducing the death penalty for terrorists while reaffirming their strong support for Israel and its people.

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Financial Review apologises over Netanyahu cartoon after backlash

The Australian Financial Review has apologised for a controversial cartoon following strong criticism from Jewish leaders.

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Sydney bagel shop targeted with Nazi symbol weeks before opening

A bagel shop owner in Sydney has spoken of her heartbreak after a Nazi swastika was etched into the glass of her new Paddington store just weeks before it was due to open.

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AFR defends controversial Netanyahu cartoon amid antisemitism accusations

The Australian Financial Review has defended its decision to publish a cartoon by illustrator David Rowe that has drawn strong criticism from Jewish leaders.

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Inside Australia’s long fight against antisemitism

Australia’s antisemitism crisis did not begin with the Bondi terror attack on 14 December 2025, but that night forced the country to confront it. The massacre, which killed 15 people at a Chanukah gathering, turned a growing problem into a national reckoning. Read more

Jewish Australians urged to share experiences with Royal Commission on antisemitism

Jewish organisations are encouraging members of the community to make submissions to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, saying personal accounts will play a key role in the inquiry’s work.

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Sydney man jailed for five years over foreign-directed antisemitic attacks

A 32-year-old Sydney man has today received a maximum five-year prison sentence for masterminding a series of arson attacks and antisemitic vandalism incidents across the city in January 2025.

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Jewish community leaders welcome Hizb ut-Tahrir ban

Jewish community leaders have welcomed the federal government’s decision to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate group laws, describing it as a vital step to combat extremism, antisemitism and threats to social cohesion.

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Antisemitism royal commission holds first public hearing

The royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion held its first public hearing at 10:30am in Sydney today.

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Campus antisemitism exposed, but community says response falls short

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s ‘Respect at Uni’ report, released this week, has exposed the deep and personal impact of antisemitism on Australian university campuses. Read more

Jewish community leaders welcome Taylor’s election as new Liberal leader

Jewish community organisations have welcomed Angus Taylor’s election today as federal Liberal Party leader, praising his longstanding support for Israel and his firm stance against antisemitism.

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‘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

Jewish leaders welcome new antisemitism legislation passed by federal parliament

Australia’s federal parliament has passed the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026, with Jewish community leaders describing the legislation as an important and overdue response to rising antisemitism and extremist activity.

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ECAJ considers contempt action over extremist Islamic preacher’s video

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) is exploring contempt of court proceedings against Islamic preacher Wisam Haddad. This follows allegations that he violated a federal injunction regarding antisemitic statements in a recent online video.

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ECAJ calls for compromise on hate speech laws

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.

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Government unveils hate speech and gun reform bill after Bondi terror attack

The federal government has released draft legislation aimed at strengthening hate speech laws and tightening gun controls in response to the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach that killed 15 people and injured dozens more.

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Segal condemns Wilcox cartoon as Jewish leaders warn of antisemitic tropes

Australia’s special envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal, has added her voice to criticism of a recent cartoon by Cathy Wilcox.

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Jewish community welcomes announcement of royal commission into antisemitism

Australia’s peak Jewish organisations have welcomed the federal government’s decision to establish a Commonwealth Royal Commission into antisemitism and the circumstances leading to the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. They described the move as a necessary national response to unprecedented levels of hatred directed at Jewish Australians.

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ECAJ joins mourning of Rabbi Julius Berman

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has joined global leaders in mourning the death of Rabbi Julius “Juli” Berman, the longtime helmsman of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), who passed away this week in New York at age 90. Read more

Jewish community leadership calls for a Royal Commission

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, together with the Jewish roof organisations in each State and Territory, call for a Federal Royal Commission into antisemitism. Read more

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