Gonski at Royal Commission as two Israel conferences loom before Bell deadline
Businessman David Gonski has fronted the Royal Commission into Antisemitism as two Israel conferences land before Commission Bell reports. Wendy Bacon reports.
Royal Commission: lawyers spar over Gaza genocide, health regulator admits Segal pressure
Australia’s health regulator has begun monitoring social media for criticism of Israel after pressure from Jillian Segal, the Royal Commission has heard, as a row over the word “genocide” erupted. Stephanie Tran and Wendy Bacon report.
“Intolerable pressure”. Inside the Israel lobby campaign to coerce regulators on antisemitism
The health regulator AHPRA was “forced into a massive capitulation” to adopt the hardcore IHRA definition of antisemitism. Wendy Bacon and Stephanie Tran investigate.
“Flagrant”. Court finds Israel activist breached Cairo Takeaway settlement
Pro-Israel activist Ofir Birenbaum breached his Cairo Takeaway settlement deed, the Federal Court has found. Stephanie Tran and Wendy Bacon report.
Macdonald Witch Hunt. Melbourne Uni cancels cardiologist – Israel lobby pressure
The University of Melbourne has cancelled a prestigious lecture by eminent Australian cardiologist Professor Peter MacDonald after Zionist pressure. Wendy Bacon reports.
Combat Antisemitism Movement keeps slaying social cohesion
As the Bondi Royal Commission continues, one major campaigner against antisemitism demonstrates its vehement opposition to social cohesion. Wendy Bacon with the story.
Antisemitism or anti-Zionism? Sydney Uni pressure to silence Israel, apartheid critics
University of Sydney’s appointment of pro-Israel academic Michael Abrahams-Sprod as antisemitism adviser has exposed management to an embarrassing conflict in its approach to freedom of expression. Wendy Bacon reports.
Sydney Uni appoints antisemitism ‘lecturer’, forgets to tell anybody
University of Sydney’s Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott appointed a special advisor for the antisemitism training program, but forgot to tell anyone until months later. Cathy Peters and Wendy Bacon with the story.
Medicide. Australian healthcare’s tight links with Israel, despite Gaza
State governments and major hospitals are deeply are embedded in Israel’s health ‘ecosystem’, while Israel refuses to help 20,000 injured in Gaza. Wendy Bacon and Cathy Peters report.
Mardi Gras marchers brutally assaulted by NSW Police
Last week’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras march was marred by brutal assaults by NSW Police, with some marchers being physically dragged out of the parade. Wendy Bacon reports.