AIJAC

Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council
AbbreviationAIJAC
Predecessor
  • Australia-Israel Publications
  • Australian Institute of Jewish Affairs
Formation1997
Purpose
  • Represent the interests of the Australian Jewish community to government, media, and other community organisations.
  • Combat anti-Israel bias in the media and public circles
HeadquartersMelbourne
Location
National Chairman
Mark Leibler, AC
NSW Chairman
Paul Rubenstein
Executive Director
Colin Rubenstein, AM
Director of International & Community Affairs
Jeremy Jones, AM
Websiteaijac.org.au

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC, /ˈeɪdʒæk/) is an Australian advocacy group. It describes itself as "the premier public affairs organisation for the Australian Jewish community." The organisation is directed by Colin Rubenstein, who was previously a political science lecturer at Monash University. AIJAC has office locations in Melbourne and Sydney. AIJAC is formally associated with the American Jewish Committee.

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