The NSW Labor government has rushed in new laws, ostensibly to combat antisemitism, and the Labor federal government said it would adopt the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism's recommendations. Khaled Ghannam argues against the sudden crackdown on freedom of speech and assembly.
Gideon Polya argues that Australian MPs are refusing a key injunction from the World War II Jewish Holocaust — which is to “bear witness” — and condemns them for refusing to recognise that a genocide is underway in Gaza.
A Sydney cardiologist is being targeted by an anti-free speech campaign by conservative media outlets and the Zionist lobby. Pip Hinman reports.
Bayside City Council voted to adopt a discredited definition of antisemitism, which silences criticism of Israel. It was moved by a councillor who attended a controversial Zionist conference bankrolled by the United States. Lanie Stockman reports.
Residents protested outside the City of Sydney council meeting to call on Labor councillor Zann Maxwell to repay public funds for his pro-Israel junket. Jim McIlroy reports.
An all-expenses-paid pro-Israel summit marketed to local government office bearers raises concerns about ethics and politics in their local communities. Wendy Bacon and Yaakov Aharon report.
The University of Melbourne Palestine Action Group held a speak-out against Israel’s war crimes on the campus. Daniel Weber reports.
It has long been common to falsely label critics of the Israeli government as “antisemitic”. Vivienne Porzsolt argues why this is a problem.
