Australian Jewish News

The Australian Jewish News has a rich history that dates back to 1895 when it was first known as the Hebrew Standard of Australasia. Over the years, it has become an essential voice for the Jewish community in Australia. In 2001, the AJN expanded its reach by introducing an online version, which saw significant updates in 2006 and again in 2009 to enhance its accessibility and user experience.

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Southwick ejected from Parliament for refusing to apologise to Greens MP

1 day ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

Liberal MP David Southwick was removed from the Victorian Parliament for 90 minutes on Thursday after refusing to apologise to Greens MP Gabrielle de Vietri over comments relating to her stance on Israel. The Member for Caulfield was ejected from the chamber following his refusal to withdraw statements made about the Richmond MP in a Notice of Motion.
Turning the tide on antisemitism

1 day ago | australianjewishnews.com | Naomi Levin

One of the most difficult things to do during a crisis is to step back and zoom out as daily challenges pile up. In 2024, objectively the worst year in recorded history for antisemitism here in Victoria, it seemed that week after week we were hearing terrible news.
Renewed recognition push

2 days ago | australianjewishnews.com | Gareth Narunsky

Following the government’s resounding election victory, Labor Friends of Palestine has wasted no time calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to recognise a Palestinian state. In a letter last Friday claiming to be “on behalf of rank-and-file Labor members”, the group called on the government to “join the overwhelming majority of the international community in recognising Palestinian statehood” at a UN conference in June.
Mark Dreyfus dumped from cabinet

2 days ago | australianjewishnews.com | Gareth Narunsky

There will be no Jewish member of Parliament on a federal government frontbench for the first time in 15 years, after Mark Dreyfus was dumped as attorney-general over the weekend. News reports emerged late last week that intent Labor factional negotiations, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, would see Dreyfus discarded from the ministry in favour of second-term Hawke MP Sam Rae. Muslim MP Ed Husic was also dropped.
Melbourne community cautioned about "Nakba Day" March

2 days ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

Melbourne’s Jewish community has been urged to exercise caution as a pro-Palestinian “Nakba Day” march plans to conclude at St Kilda Beach this Sunday. The demonstration, organised by Free Palestine Melbourne, will cover a 6km route starting at the State Library at midday before proceeding to St Kilda Beach via Princes Bridge and the US Consulate.
Jewish led group helps unseat independent MP

3 days ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

Two Melbourne Jewish mothers who launched the “Repeal the Teal” grassroots campaign are celebrating victory. The group targeted two Melbourne seats held by Teal independents, Goldstein and Kooyong The campaign, spearheaded by J-United’s Simonne Whine and Sharon Kuper, believes they helped to defeat independent MP Zoe Daniel in the key electorate of Goldstein during the recent federal election. The former MP Tim Wilson managed to win his old seat back.
Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity

3 days ago | australianjewishnews.com | Emanuel Fabian |Nava Freiberg |Stav Levaton

(THE TIMES OF ISRAEL) American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander reunited with his parents in Israel on Monday, after being released by Hamas in a gesture of goodwill to the United States, as President Donald Trump prepared to embark on a visit to the Middle East. Alexander, the last known living hostage with American citizenship, was freed following direct talks between the US and Hamas in Qatar. Israeli officials were only informed after the deal had been finalised.
Aussie Lipp looks forward to dual Maccabiah role

1 week ago | australianjewishnews.com | Shane Desiatnik

Barry Lipp will not only be competing for Australia as a masters athlete at his fifth Maccabiah Games in Israel this July, but he will also be Australia’s head of delegation. Having those dual roles at a Maccabiah Games is a first for Australia. “It’s a unique situation and I very much thank Maccabi Australia for allowing me the opportunity to do this,” Lipp told The AJN last week.
Maccabi NSW shine in netball season opener

1 week ago | australianjewishnews.com | Shane Desiatnik

“There was lots of excitement and anticipation among all our teams,” Maccabi NSW Netball Club president Michelle Samuel told The AJN, courtside at Heffron Reserve last Saturday, during a memorable first round of the 2025 Randwick Netball Association season. With Maccabi fielding six Net Set Go (U8 and U9) teams, 16 junior teams, an intermediate team and two adult teams, Samuel said the Jewish club is in great shape, “and we’re continuing to grow across all the age divisions”.
AJAX's powerful pre-game Yom Hashoah commemoration

1 week ago | australianjewishnews.com | Shane Desiatnik

VAFA ROUND 3Players from both AJAX and Prahran footy clubs observed a minute’s silence while standing alongside 14 Holocaust survivors, friends, and families, in a moving pre-game ceremony on April 26 at Princes Park that commemorated Yom Hashoah.