Bernadette Zaydan

Bernadette Zaydan is an Australian lawyer with a diverse practice in human rights, commercial, public, and regulatory law. She’s particularly passionate about the intersection of law and human rights.

Bernadette Zaydan's recent articles

Antisemitism, free speech and a dangerous redefinition: How one envoy is rewriting the rules

Antisemitism, free speech and a dangerous redefinition: How one envoy is rewriting the rules

The recent synagogue fire in Melbourne is being used as a blueprint for sweeping changes to Australian law.

Does Israel have a right to exist? The impact of Statehood

Does Israel have a right to exist? The impact of Statehood

Last month, Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur, was asked: “Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?”

Why Israel and the IDF meet the criteria for proscription under Australian Anti-Terror laws

Why Israel and the IDF meet the criteria for proscription under Australian Anti-Terror laws

If Australian anti-terror laws are to be considered principled and fair, they must apply equally to all organisations that meet the criteria, including state military forces where appropriate.

Equality under the law: the differing treatment of Hezbollah and Israel in Australia

Equality under the law: the differing treatment of Hezbollah and Israel in Australia

Last week the federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was asked by a journalist about the process for making Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based political and militant group, a ‘proscribed terrorist organisation’. As is usually the case for a politician caught out because they don’t know the answer, he became aggressive and sought to belittle the journalist.