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Decision to close Meanjin criticised as act of ‘utter cultural vandalism’

Shutting long-running literary journal, which published emerging writers as well as the cream of Australia’s literary talent, described as ‘enormous loss’

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: how two once hot-button issues this week barely sparked media and political interest

Political and news cycles often work in a certain and predictable way. Issues flare like bushfires, then rage for weeks or even months, until they are finally extinguished by action or fade by being overtaken by the next big thing.

The Conversation

Sydney cleric used ‘dehumanising’ generalisations designed to intimidate Jewish people, federal court hears

Applicant’s case argues 2023 sermons were ‘calculated to denigrate all Jewish people’ but defence says speeches were intended for small, private audience

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Sydney cleric being sued for alleged antisemitism says case is an existential battle ‘between Islam and unbelievers’

Executive Council of Australian Jewry alleges Wissam Haddad breached section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act during lectures in which he quoted from the Qur’an

The Guardian - AU

'Take it up with God': preacher sued for anti-Semitism

An Islamist preacher, with former ISIS members as friends, is being sued for alleged anti-Semitic sermons but asserts he has a right to free speech.

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Sky News and Andrew Bolt to defend defamation claim from Sydney lawyer by arguing ‘Jew hater’ imputation is true

Statement of claim says Adam Houda had been ‘greatly injured’ by claims made in Bolt Report program and online article

The Guardian - AU

The new school year is usually a time of joy but Jewish parents in Sydney are anxious and uncertain

With mothers focused on protecting children from antisemitism, one asks ‘why should they ever be subjected to this?’

The Guardian - AU

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NSW Greens office targeted with Islamophobic and white supremacist graffiti

Police say they are searching for a male who allegedly vandalised the inner-west Sydney office in what is the latest political graffiti attack

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: PM appoints antisemitism envoy; leading Democrat tells Biden to drop out; and China-backed hacker group unmasked

Albanese says it is ‘not acceptable’ for Jewish Australians to be made to feel unsafe, reveals plans to appoint similar envoy to combat Islamophobia

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Islamic leader criticised over comments casting doubt on death toll from 7 October attack

Adel Salman told ABC radio he denounced the killing of civilians but said people have contested ‘the full explanation of what actually happened on October 7’

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government to propose legislation to crack down on doxing

PM flags amendments to privacy laws and strengthening of hate speech laws after publication of details of a WhatsApp group of Jewish Australians

The Guardian - AU

Leaked Texts Reveal ‘Coordinated Campaign’ To Get Antoinette Lattouf Fired From The ABC

Leaked WhatsApp messages from a group called "Lawyers for Israel" show pro-Israel lobbyists sent ABC legal threats to pressure her dismissal.

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The long, dark history of antisemitism in Australia

Readers are advised this essay contains historical terms and images which are now considered outdated and offensive.

The Conversation

Jewish and Arab Australians channel hopes and fears into help amid Israel-Hamas war

Some put efforts into humanitarian work while others believe political pressure can limit loss of life

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International Alliance Formed To Combat Antisemitism

Seven major Jewish organizations join forces to coordinate global responses and tackle rising antisemitic threats.

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