AIJAC welcomes further Australian sanctions on Iran

AIJAC welcomes further Australian sanctions on Iran

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that further sanctions are to be placed on Iran. AIJAC National Chairman Mark Leibler AC said, “Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is a destabili...read more

Australia/Israel ties will remain strong despite unhelpful decision

Australia/Israel ties will remain strong despite unhelpful decision

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council said that the Australia/Israel friendship is deep and broad and will continue to grow despite the Australian government’s regrettable decision announced today that an Israeli diplomat be withdrawn. ...read more

Dubai killing and Australia's UN voting

Dubai killing and Australia's UN voting

There has been concern expressed that some Australian passports were forged or otherwise misused, and it is clear that no-one condones actions undermining the integrity of Australian passports. It is entirely appropriate for the Australian Government to conduct a thorough in...read more

About AIJAC

AIJAC Executive Director Dr. Colin Rubenstein AM
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) is the premier public affairs organisation for the Australian Jewish community.

Through research, commentary, analysis and advocacy, AIJAC represents the interests of the Australian Jewish community to government, politicians, media and other community groups and organisations. It has professionals dedicated to analysis and monitoring developments in the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
 

Some of AIJAC's activities include:

  • A renowned visitor program, bringing international speakers to private and public events around Australia and New Zealand. Some of the highlights over the past year include: top Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh, US counter-terrorism expert Dr. Matthew Levitt, an interfaith group from Israel and leading Middle East analysts Ehud Ya'ari, Dr. Barry Rubin, Dr. Emanuele Ottolenghi, Prof. David Menashri and Dr. Jonathan Spyer.
  • The Rambam Israel Fellowship program annually sponsors visits to Israel by selected senior politicians, political advisers, journalists, senior public servants and student leaders.
  • The AIJAC Forum brings together young professionals with a desire to get involved in AIJAC activities and events. Committee members of AIJAC Forum meet regularly with politicians, journalists and expert analysts.
  • A monthly magazine, Australia/Israel Review (or AIR), which highlights developments in the Middle East affecting Israel, and public policy issues of concern to the Australian Jewish community. Subscriptions to our magazine can be made from this website, and selected articles are available online.
  • Update from AIJAC is our highly regarded email news and commentary service, free and available to all, with opinion and analysis on topical issues sourced from a wide variety of international outlets and a selection of external web links for further reading. The Updates are issued usually every 2-3 days to registered subscribers and posted concurrently on the web. Subscriptions to this service can also be made from this website.

AIJAC also has an active association with the American Jewish Committee in a global partnership designed to bring about a greater understanding of the issues and challenges lying ahead for world Jewry.