Antisemitism
Broadcasting doyenne accused of anti-Jewish hate speech
Former SBS newsreader Mary Kostakidis has been accused of racial vilification. Zionist Federation of Australia chief executive Alon Cassuto has filed a complaint against her.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Political leadership
Identity politics has the power to be meaningful. If only we stopped making it an incoherent mess
Since the resignation of Senator Fatima Payman, fretting about identity politics has become a renewed national sport. Now it’s the frame through which all political actions must pass.
- by Waleed Aly
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘I’ll be fighting tooth and nail’: Muslim leader vows to back Labor
The government has run into trouble trying to find an envoy for Islamophobia, someone it hoped to unveil at the same time as the new antisemitism envoy.
- by David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
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Universities in crisis
Top university rejects antisemitism definition over academic freedom
The Australian National University refused to adopt a contentious definition of antisemitism used by other tertiary institutions.
- by Angus Thompson
‘Antisemitic stereotypes’: Meta to remove more posts attacking ‘Zionists’
Facebook and Instagram’s parent company has dramatically expanded its hate speech policy.
- by Kurt Wagner
Albanese shocked by ignorance of antisemitism
The prime minister has appointed eminent lawyer and businesswoman Jillian Segal as Australia’s first envoy to combat discrimination towards Jews.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The denial and disinformation facing October 7 survivors
Holocaust scholars recognise a sadly familiar pattern in October 7 denial, but are shocked at how quickly it set in.
- by Chip Le Grand
Albanese government set to announce new antisemitism envoy
Prominent businesswoman Jillian Segal is set to be given the high-profile gig following months of political pressure during the war in Gaza.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
‘Just gave money to a Jew’: Seinfeld faces more pro-Palestine hecklers in Melbourne
The US comedian didn’t back down when hecklers targeted his Melbourne show, days after his Sydney performances were also interrupted.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Israeli ‘extremist’ tells Australian audience Gaza should have been reduced to ashes
At an online gathering hosted by the Australian Jewish Association, a former Israeli parliamentarian has made a series of incendiary claims condemned by Jewish and Palestinian community groups.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dan Andrews joins pro-Israel group, denounces ‘antisemitism and terrorism’
Publicly expressing support for Israel has become politically tricky for Labor MPs, but Andrews and former Labor senator Nova Peris are both taking on new roles.
- by Paul Sakkal