Jewish Council slams Uni adoption of dangerous, politicised and unworkable antisemitism definition

The Jewish Council of Australia says Australia’s 39 Universities have endorsed a dangerous and politicised definition of antisemitism which threatens academic freedom, will have a chilling effect on legitimate criticism of Israel, and risks institutionalising anti-Palestinian racism. It adds that they did so without meaningful consultation with Palestinian groups or diverse Jewish groups who are critical of Israel.

Our first year changed the conversation. Help us into year two

Dear supporters, This week marks one year since we launched the Jewish Council of Australia with our op-ed in The Age, declaring that as Jews, we support Palestinian human rights and don't accept that criticism of Israel is antisemitic.

Help defend the Jewish Council's anti-racism work against Murdoch press smear campaign

Today marks 237 years since the commencement of the violent dispossession of First Nations peoples from this land. It represents a day of mourning and protest. We are reluctant to email you about anything other than this today, but we feel it is important to keep you informed about the vicious and escalating attacks on the Jewish Council and our Executive Officer, Sarah Schwartz, in response to Sarah’s anti-racism work.

ICC arrest warrants demonstrate urgent need for Australia to cut ties and sanction Israel

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the country’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes relating to the Gaza war.

One year on, Israel’s aggression continues unabated and we urge our politicians to act

One year on, we renew our calls for a ceasefire, hostage deal and an end to Israel’s impunity and aggression.

Jewish Council disappointed at Australia’s UN abstention, calls for strong international action to prevent Israeli war crimes

The Jewish Council of Australia says it is deeply disappointed at Australia’s abstention from a critical United Nations General Assembly resolution calling on Israel to end its occupation of the Palestinian territories within 12 months. The resolution passed with 124 votes in favour, highlighting global frustration with Israel’s actions.

Rafah massacre demonstrates urgent need to cut ties and sanction Israel

The Jewish Council of Australia renews our calls for the Albanese Government to use all possible diplomatic pressure to stop Israel committing the crime of genocide.

It is never acceptable to target Jews for the actions of the Israeli state

The Jewish Council of Australia strongly condemns the antisemitic vandalism that defiled the front fence of Mount Scopus Memorial College’s Burwood campus on Saturday.

Jewish Council calls for universities to immediately halt actions against anti-war students

The Jewish Council of Australia said today the actions some universities are taking in response to anti-war students are a violation of students’ rights and freedoms. Deakin University and the Australian National University (ANU) have indicated they intend to dismantle the student camps. Students across the country are protesting in support of Palestinian people and against their institutions' ties with Israel.

Australia must vote yes to Palestine at UN

The Jewish Council of Australia is horrified by what we are witnessing Israel do in Rafah. Israel’s ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank is the greatest impediment to peace for Palestinians and Israelis.

Right-wing pro-Israel agitators threaten free speech on campus

The Jewish Council of Australia condemns attacks on students exercising their democratic right to protest.

Senator Wong’s speech a good step but more must be done to halt Israel’s assault on Gaza

The Jewish Council of Australia today welcomed Australia’s foreign affairs minister, Senator Penny Wong’s speech overnight which signaled a shift in the Australian Government’s otherwise steadfast support for Israel and its actions.

Jewish Council of Australia urges the Australian government to reject racism against Palestinian people fleeing persecution in Gaza

This week Sky News reported it had a list with the personal details of 500 Palestinian people who had obtained visas to flee overwhelming violence in Gaza, 81 of whom are in Australia.

Jewish Council of Australia launches to provide expert voice on antisemitism and racism in Australia

A dynamic coalition of Jewish scholars, historians, human rights lawyers, and writers has joined together to establish the Jewish Council of Australia.