Executive Council of Australian Jewry

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) is the peak representative body for the Australian Jewish community. It advocates for Jewish interests on a national level and works to combat antisemitism. The ECAJ is newsworthy due to its response to the recent Bondi beach terror attack, which targeted a Jewish festival. The Albanese government's plan to combat antisemitism following the attack has been labelled an essential 'first step' by the ECAJ. However, concerns have also been raised that the proposed changes could be used to 'pursue agendas that divide communities.' The ECAJ's role in advocating for the Jewish community and its engagement with government initiatives to address antisemitism make it a relevant and significant voice in current Australian affairs, particularly in the context of rising Islamophobia and heightened community tensions.