JCCV recognises community contributors

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria presented two key awards at its annual AGM, recognising exceptional community members whose contributions have strengthened Jewish life across Victoria. Read more

Premier backs down on protester face mask ban

Plans to crack down on protesters wearing face coverings and masks in a bid to improve social cohesion will be watered down, a move which has sparked a police and community backlash. Read more

Dutch masterpiece is returned to Jewish family after over 80 years

After a twenty-year battle with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), the painting ‘Lady with a Fan’ has been returned to the Jewish family, forced to sell it to the Nazis in the 1930s. Read more

Victorian shadow minister says Hamas praise for PM is “shocking”

Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday evening, David Davis MP, accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of being “praised by Hamas” and warned that Australia’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state will inflame tensions in one of the country’s largest Jewish population centres.

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The rally causes Australia to commits more food, medical aid for Gaza and comments from Jewish leaders

Australia has pledged an extra $20 million in humanitarian assistance for women and children in war-torn Gaza after more than 100,000 turned out in protest across the country to spotlight suffering in the besieged enclave. Read more

Police hunting for masked serial graffiti attacker

Victoria Police is searching for an unknown man who has spray-painted hateful and offensive graffiti on the outside walls of the Toorak Road synagogue on at least five occasions between March and late July. Read more

Ex-governor hits out at Palestine rally ‘hate speech’

A former Victorian Governor, who is Jewish, has hit out at what she describes as “hate speech” at pro-Palestine rallies and called for more action against antisemitism. Read more

Charges laid amid restaurant’s distress over protest

A restaurant targeted by pro-Palestine protesters has revealed the “profound impact” the incident has had on its staff as police arrest and charge protesters. Read more

Antisemitism up 52% in Victoria

The 2024 Victorian Antisemitism Report has reported a surge in antisemitic incidents in 2024, with a total of 552 recorded cases, marking the highest annual total ever documented. Read more

Crackdown on masks and certain flags at protests

Face masks, balaclavas, glue and chains could be banned under a crackdown on extreme and radical influences at protests in Victoria. Read more

Courage to Care to reach a further 20,000 Victorian students

In the face of escalating hate speech and discrimination, Courage to Care aims to educate and empower an additional 20,000 students across Victoria. Read more

Victoria latest Australian state to ban Nazi salute

Victoria will become the latest Australian jurisdiction to ban the Nazi salute after a series of high-profile anti-Semitic incidents. Read more

David Southwick defends real estate portfolio

The Victorian opposition’s new cost of living spokesman has defended stepping into the role while having interests in 17 properties. Read more

Ban on Nazi salute, symbols one step closer in Victoria

A Victorian ban on the Nazi salute is one step closer with legislation to be introduced to parliament. Read more

Victorian government to fast-track Nazi salute ban

Legislation banning the Nazi salute in Victoria will be fast-tracked in state parliament, but it will still be months before it comes into effect. Read more

B’nai B’rith Courage to Care’s change of leadership in Victoria

Dr Tony Weldon stepped down as Chair of B’nai B’rith Courage to Care (Vic.)at its recent Annual General Meeting where the organisation celebrated its 30th anniversary. Read more

‘Landmark’ laws to ban Nazi symbol in Vic

Victoria is poised to become the first Australian state or territory to ban the public display of the Nazi swastika in a “thunderous blow” to white supremacists. Read more

Standing against antisemitism and intolerance

The Victorian Liberal Nationals have announced a new commitment to combating antisemitism and intolerance across the state. Read more

Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy says a Liberal government would be adopt IHRA definition

Zionism Victoria welcomed the announcement made yesterday by Matthew Guy at its Annual Assembly, that a future Victorian Liberal Government would adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism. Read more

Online Hate Prevention Institute welcomes Victorian Government’s response to the anti-vilification inquiry but sounds a warning

The Online Hate Prevention Institute has welcomed the Victorian Government’s response to the Inquiry into anti-vilification protections but warned that the critical issue of online hate, which is fuelling much of the vilification the inquiry investigated, may not be receiving the urgent attention it needs. Read more

Banning swastikas: Victoria leads the way

Victoria will become the first state or territory in Australia to make the public display of Nazi symbols illegal – in a landmark reform to help stamp out hateful behaviour and boost human rights protections. Read more

Why Victoria’s Jewish community must act to preserve its world-class school system

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David Southwick talks COVID

David Southwick MP Zooms in from his office in Parliament House to discuss with Henry Greener the loosening of COVID Restrictions by Victorian Premier Dan Andrews. Read more

Liberal Friends of Israel to be launched in Victoria

Always a consistent advocate for the State of Israel, the Liberal Party has announced the launch the Liberal Friends of Israel. Read more

AJA takes issue with CAM’s statement

 

The Australian Jewish Association believes that The Coalition to Advance Multiculturalism statement supporting Victoria’s African community is ill-considered and counterproductive. Read more

Victorian Jewish community supports Australians of African descent

The Coalition to Advance Multiculturalism which includes The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has expressed its targeting the African community as scapegoats for youth crime in the state. Read more

Victorian country school students to visit the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation

Melbourne Hebrew Congregation (MHC) will host Year 9 and 10 rural school students who are taking part in an essay contest dealing with military personnel.

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Victorian concerns about move on laws

Victorian Jewish  community leaders have  discussed their concerns at the proposed repeal of the move on laws introduced by the previous Coalition government with the State’s Attorney-General. Read more

Research and development initiative between Victoria and Israel

Victorian Liberal MP David Southwick has announced the launch of Victoria Israel Science and Technology Research and Development (R&D) (VISTECH) program grants. Read more

Victorian parliamentarians visit Israel

A delegation of Coalition members of the Victorian Parliament has spent a seven-day study visit to Israel organised by the Rambam program of the  Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC). Read more

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