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We welcome the Australian Press Council’s ruling that the publication failed to take reasonable steps to avoid causing substantial offence, distress or prejudice.  The cartoon not only relied on imagery echoing long-standing antisemitic tropes, it also diminished the broad and genuine support for a Royal Commission – across the board from sports people, political leaders and ...

The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies acknowledges the National Day of Mourning being observed today to honour the victims of the horrific Bondi Chanukah attack. Today, we stand in solidarity with the victims’ families, loved ones, and all Australians affected by this act of terror. This day provides an opportunity for communities across our nation to come ...

This was an attack not just on the Jewish community, but on Australia as Australians enjoyed what should have been a tranquil summer evening at one of our nation’s most cherished landmarks. Our thoughts and prayers are firstly with the families who have lost loved ones tonight. We mourn these lost lives as one community and ...

Attributable to NSW Jewish Board of Deputies President, David Ossip We wholeheartedly welcome the NSW Government’s proposed amendments to further prohibit public acts indicating support for the Nazi ideology. The Nazi ideology and the growth of white supremacist groups do not merely endanger communal safety and cohesion but are fundamentally subversive to the values and structures of ...

The fact that authorisation was given by NSW Police to a neo-Nazi group to hold a rally outside NSW Parliament this morning with the express purpose of targeting the Jewish community is inexplicable, appalling and inexcusable. The chilling images and despicable words of antisemitism which were uttered at the event should never find a home or ...

Today has brought a measure of hope to the Jewish community. Just as we learned that the NSW Court of Appeal has prohibited another anti-Israel protest from taking place on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, reports have emerged suggesting that a deal may finally see hostages in Gaza brought home. Together, these developments have ...