Saturday Magazine

15 Jul 2024

Saturday 13th, July, 2024: Matteo Vergani. Associate Prof, Deakin University; Antisemitism Special Envoy

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Macca and Fiona talk to Matteo Vergani. Associate Prof, Deakin University; Antisemitism Special Envoy;

The Albanese government has named Jewish lawyer and businesswoman Jillian Segal as the county’s first antisemitism special envoy. The appointment was made in response to rising incidents of violence against Jewish people against the backdrop of the Gaza war. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government would also soon appoint an Islamophobia special envoy.

Antisemitism special envoys are not an invention of the Albanese government. They exist in many countries, including Canada, the United States and Germany.

In Australia, the antisemitism envoy’s responsibilities will likely include recommending stronger anti-vilification laws and better reporting of hate crimes. This will also likely include better support for hate crime victims, leading education and advocacy activities to combat anti-Jewish sentiment, and attending international conferences to discuss antisemitism with other global envoys. The envoy will report directly to the prime minister and the minister for immigration, citizenship and multicultural affairs.

https://theconversation.com/australia-has-its-first-antisemitism-special-envoy-with-an-islamophobia-special-envoy-to-follow-what-will-this-mean-234359

 

 

 

 

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8 Jul 2025

Saturday, July 5th, 2025; Fr Peter MacLeod-Miller – Rector of St Matthew’s and Archdeacon of the Hume-Is the Anglican Church dying?

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Fiona and Macca talk to Fr Peter MacLeod-Miller, as they discuss the controversial topic, is the Anglican Church Dying? Father Peter ...

7 Jul 2025

Saturday, July 5th, 2025; Jackie Turner – Director Trans Justice Project; Birth Cert. Reforms & Better Recognition for Rainbow Families comes into effect, NSW.

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Macca ad Fiona talk to Jackie Turner - Director Trans Justice Project, as of July 1, 2025 – Community groups have welcomed ...

7 Jul 2025

Saturday, July 5th, 2025; Zoe Daniel & Ange Pippos: Life After Federal Politics

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Next up live in the studio Macca and Fiona are joined by Zoe Daniel & Ange Pippos: Life After Federal ...