On Friday 18 August, ABC News changed a misleading headline on a news story regarding the terrorist attack which killed an Israeli security guard in Tel Aviv, following multiple complaints from Jewish and Zionist organisations. The story was originally posted on Sunday 6 August, under the...
The Zionist Federation of Australia notes that the ALP national conference has not resulted in a change in ALP policy in relation to recognition of Palestine. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said: “While we remain concerned about recent changes in the Government’s policy in relation to...
The Zionist Federation of Australia is extremely concerned by La Trobe University’s announcement of its ‘adoption’ of only part of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, and its adoption of the highly problematic ‘Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism’. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “The recent ZFA-AUJS survey...
Two in three Jewish uni students face anti-Semitism The Australian, 14 August 2023 https://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/two-in-three-jewish-uni-students-face-antisemitism/news-story/78051f7b151133e188169e4a1fce1dd7 Almost two-thirds of Jewish university students say they have experienced anti-Semitism on campus, while some are avoiding going to university in person out of fear of vilification, a survey commissioned by peak Jewish bodies...
About the Organisation As the peak Australian Zionist representative body, the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is dedicated to advocating for Israel within the Australian Jewish community and fostering strong ties between Australia and Israel. A core aspect of our mission is to inspire young Jewish...
Survey finds two thirds of Jewish students face anti-Semitism, anti-Israel attacks at university Daily Telegraph, 15 August 2023 https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new-south-wales-education/survey-finds-two-thirds-of-jewish-students-face-antisemitism-antiisrael-attacks-at-university/news-story/47aa514d66b9c46fe94965f3285986b8 Leftist groups on campuses across the country have been “ostracising” and harassing Jewish students, with a national survey revealing two thirds of Jews have faced anti-Semitism from their university...
Survey results from Zionist Federation of Australia report described as ‘heartbreaking’ Herald Sun, 15 August 2023 https://www.heraldsun.com.au/victoria-education/australasian-union-of-jewish-students-president-alissa-foster-says-survey-results-are-heartbreaking/news-story/0b23164af93dd478d722ac6ad43c6846 More than half of all Jewish students are hiding their faith or avoiding classes altogether to avoid antisemitism on campus, a damning report has found. Jewish university students are hiding their faith,...
Two-thirds of Jewish uni students have experienced antisemitism Call for PM to establish working group A nationwide survey of Australian university students has revealed widespread antisemitism on Australian university campuses. The survey report, which will be released on Tuesday 15 August, reveals that 64 per cent of...
Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post Avi Mayer and Member for Macnamara Josh Burns MP addressed the Zionist Federation of Australia’s Executive meeting on Monday 25 July. The meeting was held the day after the Israeli Knesset passed the first major judicial overhaul law, about the reasonableness...
The Zionist Federation of Australia today expressed deep regret over the approval of the Reasonableness Standard Law in Israel in the absence of broad societal consensus. The legislation was passed by the government amidst escalating social schisms within Israel, apparent from the countless Israelis on...
Canberra Times opinion piece (original article here), by Bren Carlill Last weekend, the Victorian state Labor conference passed a resolution calling on the Albanese government to recognise Palestinian statehood. This came a couple of days after former Labor foreign minister Gareth Evans published his case for doing the same. The...
The Zionist Federation of Australia expressed its deep disappointment in the Victorian Labor state conference’s resolution on Palestine. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “It is a truism that if you reward bad behaviour, you’ll get more of it. From its support for terrorism, its rejection of...
The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomed the Government’s decision to introduce legislation to ban the Nazi symbol. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “The Hakenkreuz is a universal symbol of murder and hatred, and it’s used by extremist organisations to intimidate minorities and recruit members. Violent right-wing...
The Zionist Federation of Australia condemns the one sided and ahistorical policy adopted by the Australian Greens in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “With the adoption of this extreme position, the Greens have dealt themselves out of any serious...
The Zionist Federation of Australia deplores the onslaught of rockets against Israel and stands by Israel’s right to defend itself. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “The Australian Jewish community stands by Israel’s unequivocal right to defend itself. Less than a week before this operation began, Islamic...
