Australian Elections

Will Gaza Divide Australia's Vote in 2025?

In the lead-up to Australia’s election in early May, Hava Mendelle hands out pamphlets on the streets of Brisbane with a clear message: “Hey, we’re voting to get Labor out of government.” The Jewish activist and mother of two previously backed Australia’s ruling party for its climate policies. But she doesn’t feel that the government has done enough to address a rise in antisemitism since the beginning of the Israel-Gaza war in late 2023. "I'm Jewish, my parents were Jewish, my ancestry is Jewish. But now I'm almost scared to say it, especially when I'm out with my kids. We speak Hebrew at home, it's a second language for us but I want my children to be connected to it. But I'm scared to speak about it, and I cover up my tattoo. I've heard people in the streets make comments about my tattoo and and yeah like I don't want to... I don't want to put myself at risk but I feel at risk sometimes." Watch here for more details -

Over 40 Indians to contest local elections in Australia

With Indians emerging as one of the fastest growing communities in Victoria, the local government elections for the first time will see a big contingent of over 40 Indians entering the poll fray.