Israel - Australia relations

Steven Lowy wants Australian Jews to feel at home again

Less than a week before The Jerusalem Post Australia Summit, Steven Lowy says rising antisemitism has shaken the Jewish community, but he has not lost faith in Australia.

Steven Lowy at Kibbutz Be’eri during a post-Oct. 7 mission.
Israeli Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman.

Can business save Israel-Australia relations? Ambassador says there is still hope

2026 ALP National Conference, in Adelaide Thursday, 23rd July 2026

Australia pulled out of West Bank sanctions at last minute, EU diplomats reveal - report

 LAST WEEK, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong issued a statement about the sanctions on Israelis saying: ‘We call on Israel to hold perpetrators of settler violence to account and to cease its ongoing settlement activity.’

Australia summons Israeli envoy over decision not to prosecute aid worker killings


Former ambassador Sharma praises Israel in first speech to Aussie parliament

He won a parliament seat in May in eastern Sydney's heavily Jewish district of Wentworth, a seat once held by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Australian Ambassador Dave Sharma

Three weeks before Australian elections, parties diverge on Israel issues

Polls in Australia are currently predicting a Labor victory.

Bill Shorten, leader of Australia's Labor Party, meets with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Your Taxes: Israel-Australia tax treaty

The new treaty will enter into force on January 1 next year after both countries have completed their domestic ratification procedures.

Calculating taxes

GRAPEVINE: Look who’s asking

El Al went one better than simply including a celebrity on its flight LY339 to Amsterdam last week.

ROY SOFFER

As I See It: Australia’s boomerang knocks Diaspora Jews off balance too

It takes a particular kind of genius to be attacked by all sides.

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during the INPEX Gala Dinner in Darwin, Australia November 16, 2018

Australia formally recognizes West Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Morrison said in October he was open to shifting the embassy.

The new Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends a news conference in Canberra, Australia August 24, 2018

Australia PM flip flops on Jerusalem embassy, calls conversation premature

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters that “when I’m in a position to make that announcement, I will.”

A Hebrew and English sign is seen at the entrance to the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 16, 2018

Australian decision on recognizing J’lem as Israel’s capital ‘pending’

US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December, and Washington moved its embassy in May.

The new Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends a news conference in Canberra, Australia August 24, 2018

Australia should be open to Jerusalem embassy move, says former envoy

Dave Sharma, who is running for a seat in parliament, expressed support for embassy move if done so within context of two state solution.

DAVE SHARMA

In Canberra, one friend of Israel pushed out, another enters

An active member of the Jewish community became deputy head of the liberal party and treasurer.

Australia's newly appointed Prime Minister Scott Morrison shakes hands with newly appointed Treasurer Josh Frydenberg