Matt Thistlethwaite defends Labor’s record amid rising hate
When antisemitic graffiti was found at a childcare centre next to Maroubra synagogue earlier this year, Matt Thistlethwaite, the Federal MP for Kingsford Smith, was on the ground within the hour. Read more
Knox and Spender clash on UNWRA, hate speech, and trust at Jewish election forum
Wentworth MP Allegra Spender has told Jewish voters that tackling antisemitism is her “top priority,” delivering an emotionally charged and defiant speech at Sunday night’s election forum in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Read more
J-Wire exclusive – Coogee Synagogue to receive $50,000 grant for community upgrades
In an exclusive reveal to J-Wire, Member for Kingsford Smith Matt Thistlethwaite has announced that Coogee Synagogue will receive a $50,000 federal grant to upgrade its community facilities. The funding will be officially announced this Thursday by Thistlethwaite and State Member for Coogee Marjorie O’Neill.
Albanese government pledges $2 million for Jewish House expansion
The Albanese Labor Government has announced a $2 million commitment to expand Jewish House, a well-established crisis response organisation in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. The funding will support the construction of 12 new self-contained transitional housing units, allowing the service to double its capacity to assist individuals and families in crisis.
Coalition matches ALP’s $18 million Jewish Arts Quarter pledge
The Coalition has followed the Albanese government in committing $18 million toward the development of a landmark Jewish Arts Quarter in Elsternwick, Melbourne, offering bipartisan support for a project seen as both culturally significant and politically unifying.
Beyond politics: Allegra Spender’s independent commitment to Israel and Wentworth’s Jewish community
“I have never voted for a Greens motion on the Middle East,” she said. “And I have called on the government to move away from UNRWA” Read more
