Jewish Council of Australia

Jewish Council of Australia The Jewish Council of Australia provides an expert Jewish voice that opposes antisemitism & racism and supports Palestinian freedom & justice

21/08/2026

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Pro-Israel groups are pressuring Australian governments and institutions to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which would prohibit legitimate criticism of Israel. Even Kenneth Stern, who drafted the definition, has warned that its official adoption is “a disaster” and that it will be weaponised against Pro-Palestinian speech.

We can’t let widespread adoption of this definition cement further censorship and repercussions for criticism of Israel.

So we're launching a petition we’ll deliver next month to governments and institutions around the country, calling on them to reject the IHRA definition. Please sign using the link below!

https://www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/08/dont-let-israel-define-antisemitism

Following the news that Israel will not be pursuing criminal liability for the murder of Zomi Frankcom or her fellow aid...
20/08/2026

Following the news that Israel will not be pursuing criminal liability for the murder of Zomi Frankcom or her fellow aid workers, the Jewish Council renewed calls for sanctions, the expulsion of its ambassador, and demands for justice for Zomi, her colleagues, Hind Rajab and the countless others killed in this genocidal war.

Full statement available at the link below 👇👇

06/08/2026

"What Ms. Edwards is seeking to put is that circumstances exist in which a person in the course of exercising political speech, can express a view that the conduct of the present administration in Israel has involved genocide, without evincing a perception of hatred of Jews"

– Commissioner Bell during our appearance last week at the Royal Commission

05/08/2026

"In a nutshell, if people have a chance to express their dissent through protest movements, the chances are reduced that they would radicalise" - hear from expert witness, Associate Professor Mario Peucker at the Royal Commission this week

05/08/2026

“Counsel appearing for groups before this Commission should no more be the subject of Islamophobic or other attacks than should members of the Jewish community who have given evidence and been subject to to antisemitic attacks. It does not reflect well on people who make such attacks in terms of the interests they seek to promote.” - Commissioner Bell at the Royal Commission today

30/07/2026

JCA’s Counsel examining Australia’s healthcare regulator about their use of the Special Envoy’s Handbook, and its reference to accusing Israel of apartheid, oppression, racism and genocide.

30/07/2026

Our Counsel, Kirsten Edwards SC, examining the CEO of AHPRA on their adoption of the IHRA definition and Envoy’s Handbook, at the Antisemitism Royal Commission this week

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