Speaking out against bigotry

AJDS member Linda Briskman and her friend Susie Latham, through the newly formed Voices Against Bigotry network (VAB), are raising awareness of the forthcoming launch of an anti-Muslim political party – The Australian Liberty Alliance…

On (not) pursuing justice

By Mohamed Tabbaa Originally published June 5 2015, here. Last night I was on a panel discussing racism and activism, organised by the Australian Jewish Democratic Society who were generous enough to host the panel of…

Criticism of Israel by soldiers is not defamation

By Harold Zwier Originally published in The Australian Jewish News (AJN) (19 June 2015) The Counterpunch articles by Dvir Abramovich (AJN 15/5/2015 & 12/6/2015) about Israeli NGO “Breaking the Silence”, are a quite extraordinary attack on an Israeli…

Australia comes out shameless on refugees

Watch this powerful call from Robin Rothfield on behalf of Labor for Refugees on ABC News 24, broadcast 29 June 2015. His contribution can be viewed 10-15 minutes into the program: http://www.abc.net.au/news/abcnews24/programs/capital-hill/