NIF Response to Antisemitism Envoy Report

11/7/2025 – Melbourne

The New Israel Fund Australia (NIF Australia) welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to address the alarming rise in antisemitism across the country. NIF Australia continues to urge all levels of government to take decisive and coordinated action to combat antisemitism and protect the safety and wellbeing of Jewish communities nationwide.

NIF Australia also supports Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent statements affirming that it is possible to criticise the policies of the Israeli government without engaging in antisemitism. This distinction is vital for robust democratic debate, both within Australia and among civil society actors in Israel.

NIF Australia draws inspiration from its grantees on the ground in Israel, where Jewish and Palestinian communities collaborate to build a more just and equal society. Organisations such as Standing Together and the Association for Civil Rights in Israel exemplify the power of partnership and shared vision. NIF Australia believes that fostering similar approaches in Australia will contribute to a more inclusive and harmonious society for all.