NEWS
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Enough is enough, already! This weekend, Brisbane will host yet another march for Palestine under the banner of “Two Years of Genocide”. That slogan is not a protest. It is a lie. It rewrites history, erases Jewish suffering, and fuels the growing cancer of anti-Semitism that has been spreading like wildfire.
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The piece discusses a loophole in Australia’s anti-terror legislation that allows individuals charged with terrorism offenses to argue they did not know an organization was a designated terrorist group. Critics, including the opposition and security experts, argue this weakens the law and undermines public safety, especially after threats linked to Hamas in recent months. They are calling for the government to close this loophole immediately to ensure terrorist sympathizers cannot avoid prosecution by claiming ignorance.
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A major loophole in federal legislation will allow the protester who flew a Hamas flag at a recent pro-Palestine rally in Brisbane to get away with it.
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British conservative hero Winston Churchill, while leading his nation during the darkest days of World War II, was delighted when Adolf Hitler made his biggest mistake and invaded the Soviet Union in June of 1941. An avowed anti-Communist, Churchill recognised Nazism as the greater evil and wholeheartedly pursued an ultimately successful alliance with dictator Joseph Stalin. When questioned about this, Churchill replied; “If Hitler invaded hell I would make at least a favourable reference for the devil in the House of Commons.”
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Three out of four Jewish Queenslanders have been a target of anti-Semitism in the state, with many feeling increasingly unsafe and exposed to hostility. And many feel every day Australians harbour anti-Semitic or anti-Israel sentiments, while believing the federal government hasn’t done enough to stop Jew hatred. The disturbing survey by the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies comes as hundreds of government and community leaders – including former PM Julia Gillard –gather on the Gold Coast for a major summit aimed at combating anti-Semitism. Among them is Australian Jewish leader Alex Ryvchin, who is set to call out a national culture of “denial” and urge leaders to strengthen policy outcomes and actions amid a “paralysed” response to anti-Semitism. Mr Ryvchin said the conference comes at a critical time following revelations Iran was behind at least two anti-Semitic attacks and mass rallies often inciting hate and extremism.
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titan David Gonski, anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal and Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay calling to end the scourge of anti-Semitism. The Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies survey of more than 200 people in the state’s small community conducted in the lead-up to the summit-found three in four had experienced anti-Semitism at least once. But nearly half of all respondents reported experiencing it “occasionally” (32 per cent), and frequently (16 per cent). Jewish Queenslanders said they experienced personal incidents of verbal hostility, targeted graffiti including Nazi symbols, as well as hostile posters and stickers. Many were hesitant to report anti-Semitic incidents due to the belief it would not result in meaningful action or change. In the survey, a total of 34 per cent of respondents said they felt somewhat or not at all safe. A majority of respondents believed the federal government had not done enough to stop anti-Semitism. A total of 53 per cent agreed or strongly agreed every day Australians hold anti-Semitic or hostile views against Jews. Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies president Jason Steinberg said the survey signalled an urgent need for action across all levels of government.
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Recent intelligence from Australia’s security agency, ASIO, has revealed credible links between Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and two antisemitic firebombing attacks in Australia-one targeting a synagogue in Melbourne and another a kosher café in Sydney.
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Queensland police have launched court action to block a planned pro-Palestinian march across Brisbane’s Story Bridge this weekend.
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A Queensland university and controversial speakers involved in an ‘anti-racism’ symposium earlier this year have been cleared of any misconduct, an independent review has found.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) on Wednesday released their 64-page report by former Federal Court judge John Middleton AM KC, who spent four months investigating the controversial National Symposium on Unifying Anti-Racist Research and Action event in January.
Held by the university’s Carumba Institute, the incident sparked backlash, with prominent current and former Australian politicians and members of the Jewish community expressing their outrage at the event.
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The graffiti is under police investigation, with a local resident saying it contributes to ‘an atmosphere of fear’ for the Jewish community.
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Accusations of antisemitism after composer wins for pro palestinian song
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Penny Wong is “appropriate” person to represent Australia at the 80's anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Anthony Albanese declare.
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UQP to publish academic’s despite funding freeze
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Queensland Jewish leaders have written to one of the state’s top universities raising “deep concerns” that speakers set to appear at an anti-racism symposium could increase levels of anti-Semitism.