QLD criminalisation of Nazi hate symbols: Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies comments

The ability for antisemites to spread, disseminate and inflict hate in Queensland is one step closer to being criminalised, thanks to the landmark introduction of hate crime legislation into the Queensland Parliament today. Read more

Second antisemitic attack on Brisbane Israeli restaurant

An online antisemitic post targeting Brisbane restaurant Yababi has seen the owners getting a flood of support on its Facebook page, with many showing keen willingness to make a booking to the popular eating place. Read more

ECAJ’s Alex Ryvchin visits Brisbane

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-Chief Executive Alex Ryvchin travelled to Brisbane this week to meet with state and federal politicians in partnership with the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies. Read more

Queensland community calling for new legislation to combat Jew-hatred

Hatred against Jews in Queensland is increasing and the community states laws must change so those who incite animosity or engage in harassment or intimidation on the basis of someone’s race, religion, sexuality or gender are punished. Read more

A loss for Queensland and Jewish communities across Australia.

Queensland and Australian Jewry has lost a great leader with the passing of Laurie Rosenblum, OAM aged 95 this week in Sydney and was laid to rest at the Mt Gravatt Cemetery in Brisbane on Thursday 27. Read more