Australia is experiencing an eruption of antisemitism and extremism that threatens our social cohesion.
At a time when many Australian Jews are feeling intimidated in their workplaces, universities and communities, we are seeing fellow Australians share and repeat the rhetoric of terrorist organizations which seek the annihilation of Jews between the Mediterranean River and the Jordan Sea, and across the globe.
Hate speech must not be permitted to creep into the mainstream. Action must be taken by all concerned Australians.
A significant complaint will be lodged imminently to the Australian Human Rights Commission under section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.
The details of this action will be announced this afternoon.
When: 2:00pm, Sunday 14 July 2024
Where: Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre, 306 Hawthorn Road,
Caulfield VIC 3162
Who: Jeremy Leibler, President, Zionist Federation of Australia
Alon Cassuto, CEO, Zionist Federation of Australia
Contact: Rora Furman, r.furman@cprcomm.com.au, 0402 893 868
Background Information:RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT 1975 - SECT 18COffensive behaviour because of race, colour or national or ethnic origin (1) It is unlawful for a person to do an act, otherwise than in private, if: (a) the act is reasonably likely, in all the circumstances, to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate another person or a group of people; and (b) the act is done because of the race, colour or national or ethnic origin of the other person or of some or all of the people in the group. |
Key Facts:
A significant complaint will be lodged imminently to the Australian Human Rights Commission under section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.
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Rora Furman, r.furman@cprcomm.com.au, 0402 893 868
