Sharp policy divides on Israel and antisemitism revealed in pre-election survey

A new election survey conducted by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has revealed significant differences between the Labor Party and the Coalition on key issues affecting the Jewish community, particularly on matters of foreign policy, community security, and antisemitism.

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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

NSW Labor to address racism and extremism with a budget of $16m

A Minns Labor Government will establish a Premier’s Prevention Panel on Racism and Extremism to address the growing safety concerns of faith and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in NSW. Read more

What happened to Israel’s Labor Party … and why?

Avi Gabbay, chairman of Israel’s Labor Party, has announced that he is leaving politics after just two years as the party’s leader, and the scramble has begun to replace him with the party at an all-time low in mandates and morale. Read more

Gough Whitlam – a personal memory

Federal Labor MP Michael Danby talks of his memories of Gough Whitlam, Australia’s 21st Prime Minister who passed away this week at the age of 98… Read more