Advocacy

Australian Jewish community welcomes apology by ANZMHA Executive Director

The ZFA, together with its partners listed below, welcomes the Executive Director of the Australia New Zealand Mental Health Association’s heartfelt and unreserved apology to Dr Moshe Farchi and the Australian Jewish community for the regrettable decision to rescind Dr Farchi’s invitation to the Frontline Mental Health Conference. Prof Philip Morris AM candidly acknowledged the […]

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ZFA statement on resumption of funding to UNRWA

The Zionist Federation of Australia is concerned by the Government’s resumption of aid to UNRWA. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “There is very clearly a dire humanitarian situation unfolding in Gaza, and we support the provision of additional aid, however, we are deeply concerned that a resumption of funding to UNRWA may be wholly counterproductive. […]

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March update from Ron Weiser

I was really hoping that on International Women’s Day recently, some of the good friends of our community would use the opportunity to condemn the rape and sexual mutilation of young and old, that took place on 7 October and which continues to be used as a weapon of humiliation and intimidation and dehumanisation, on […]

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ZFA statement on Government’s anti-doxxing consultation period

The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the federal government’s consultation process on proposed anti-doxxing legislation. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “Doxxing is an intimidatory tactic perpetrated by the most underhanded of people. Everyone of good conscience knows it is completely unethical, even if technology has made it possible. Societal expectations should shape technology, not the […]

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ZFA statement on ANZMHA giving into bullying

The Zionist Federation of Australia is appalled at the treatment of a world-leading mental health specialist. The Australia & New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMHA) cancelled the appearance of Dr Moshe Farchi at its Frontline Mental Health Conference at the last minute, due to unspecific security concerns. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “Let’s be clear, […]

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26 February

10:30 AM AEDT, 26 February War update We keep hearing about a ceasefire over Ramadan that may become permanent. Which leads to considerations of what ‘the day after’ may look like. Netanyahu released a paper to Cabinet about his plans. Arab media claims the Palestinian Authority’s current government will soon resign to be replaced with a new […]

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ZFA statement on Greens motion in Parliament

The Greens moved anti-Israel motions in the House of Representatives and the Senate on 26 February. Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler said, “The Greens have once again shown that they are a party of division. They are drumming up hatred of Israel to win votes. They don’t seek understanding. They don’t seek peace. […]

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ZFA statement on Elliot Dolan-Evans

Monash University academic Elliot Dolan-Evans has liked and retweeted numerous posts celebrating the 7 October Hamas massacre. Zionist Federation of Australia Jeremy Leibler said, “Clearly his views are appalling. To like any social media posts that not only justify – but glorify – the Hamas massacre of 7 October is disgusting. But what really worries […]

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Ron Weiser’s February column

The question we need to address at some point is, how does the narrative get so upended that history, facts and logic are simply tossed aside? Especially in regards to two of the major themes today. Yes, antisemitism plays a large role. And, yes, to some lesser degree, the Israeli government’s public relations efforts are […]

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