Australia

Editor's Notes: Countries didn't ban athletes from flying to Israel, they let the paperwork do it

A movement that began because Jews were shut out of a gym in Constantinople built games so Jews could always get in. This year, Jews who wanted in were kept out by paperwork of friendly governments.

Israeli participants at the 2026 Maccabiah games, Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.
Shoppers browse goods at Nefesh B'Nefesh's Shuk Olim event in Tel Aviv. June 25, 2026.

Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods

A demonstrator takes part in a protest against President Isaac Herzog's state visit, in Melbourne, Australia, February 12, 2026

We fear listing 'Jewish' on hospital forms after October 7, Australian Jews tell 'Post' - exclusive

Airwallex Israel team.

Australian unicorn Airwallex plans expansion of Israel operations following $11 billion valuation


Australian far-right senator censured over 'inflammatory, divisive' comments about Muslims

"They hate Westerners, and that's what it's all about. You say there's great Muslims out there, well I'm sorry, how can you tell me there are good Muslims?" Hanson said in an interview with Sky News.

ONE NATION leader Pauline Hanson walks out during debate on a censure motion in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, March 2, 2026.

Australian mosques hold memorial services for 'pious and pure' Khamenei following his assassination

El Zahra Centre in Melbourne announced a Majlis [gathering] in commemoration of Khamenei, saying "We offer our condolences and congratulations to the presence of Imam Mahdi."

MAJLIS IN honor of Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei at Taha Association Center Melbourne.

World responds slowly as US, Israeli attack on Iran unfolds

The exception was Australia's prime minister, while the X accounts of British, French, Italian, and German leaders had not been updated for hours by the time of publication.

Vehicles line up during a traffic block, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026.

Australian PM condemns alleged mass casualty plot against mosques and parliament

Australian police charged a 20 year old man over an alleged terror plot targeting mosques, police headquarters and parliament, a case Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called deeply shocking.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.

HarperCollins to publish book of conversations with Rabbi Eli Schlanger, slain Chabad emissary

The book, titled “Conversations With My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World,” was written by Nikki Goldstein, a Jewish author who first encountered Schlanger during a hospital stay.

Nikki Goldstein and Rabbi Eli Schlanger celebrate Sukkot.

Countries issue Middle East travel advisories amid rising US-Iran tensions

The advisories range from warnings to diplomatic evacuations, with Dutch airline KLM announcing on Wednesday that it is suspending all flights to Tel Aviv as of March 1.

In this handout photo obtained from the US Defence Department, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sail in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 6, 2026.

Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon as Iran tensions rise

The Australian government has also offered voluntary departures to Australian diplomats' dependents in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Qatar.

 The national flags of Australia and Israel are seen outside the building housing the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel October 16, 2018.

PM Albanese evacuated amid bomb threat linked to Shen Yun dance performance

The bomb scare was among several emails threatening Albanese sent to a representative of Shen Yun, a classical Chinese dance troupe banned in China that is due to perform in Australia this month.

‘IT’S NOT not too late for you to change course, and tell your people six words – Australia is at war, with jihadism.’ Here, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media at Parliament House Canberra on Sunday as news of the Bondi Beach attack unfolded.

Australian Royal Commission into antisemitism begins inquiry into Bondi Beach terror attack

Commissioner Virginia Bell opened the Royal Commission into the Dec. 14 Bondi massacre. The hearing established terms to investigate security failures and the drivers of Australian antisemitism.

A mourner lights candles as people gather around floral tributes outside Bondi Pavilion in Sydney on December 17, 2025, to honour victims of the Bondi Beach shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration.

Australian PM Albanese returned to his official Canberra residence after security threat eliminated

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned to the Lodge, his official residence in Canberra, after being evacuated from the premises due to a security threat.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.