The Australian Jewish Democratic Society (AJDS), as a Jewish group particularly sensitive to the plight of those seeking protection, is appalled by the migration legislation that was passed overnight. The bill introduces new temporary visas…
Category: Statements
The Australian Jewish Democratic Society is deeply saddened by the news that Iranian asylum seeker Hamid Kehazaei, a detainee on Manus Island, currently (4th September 2014) lies brain dead in a Brisbane hospital as a…
The Australian Jewish Democratic Society is deeply saddened by the news that Iranian asylum seeker Hamid Kehazaei, a detainee on Manus Island, currently (4th September 2014) lies brain dead in a Brisbane hospital as a…
As Jews and Israelis living outside Israel the AJDS recognises its responsibility to speak out against the ongoing violence in Gaza. As the ground offensive continues, and increasing numbers of civilians are being killed, the…
In light of the breakdown of the peace talks, the kidnappings and murders, incitement and calls for vengeance and the current acts of violence, AJDS endorses the Open Letter from Jewish Voice for Peace in…
The AJDS deplores the kidnapping and murder of the three Israeli young men and the terrible sadness for their families. We hope that the criminals are caught and punished. We must also not forget that…
The AJDS is dismayed to learn of the Government’s proposed amendments to the Migration Act, which will reduce Australia’s responsibility to provide protection for people seeking asylum. These cruel and inhumane changes will inflict violence…
The AJDS is dismayed to learn of the Government’s proposed amendments to the Migration Act, which will reduce Australia’s responsibility to provide protection for people seeking asylum. These cruel and inhumane changes will inflict violence…
The Australian Jewish Democratic Society strongly opposes the statement made by Attorney-General George Brandis (6 June 2014) that: “the description of East Jerusalem as ‘Occupied East Jerusalem’ is a term freighted [sic] with pejorative implications,…
The Australian Jewish Democratic Society strongly opposes the statement made by Attorney-General George Brandis (6 June 2014) that: “the description of East Jerusalem as ‘Occupied East Jerusalem’ is a term freighted [sic] with pejorative implications,…