Tuesday, 7 May 2024


Members statements

Holocaust Remembrance Day


David SOUTHWICK

Members statements

Holocaust Remembrance Day

David SOUTHWICK (Caulfield) (14:09): Yesterday was Holocaust Remembrance Day, where we say ‘Never again’. Unfortunately never again is now, when we are seeing unprecedented rises in antisemitism and people just not feeling safe on our streets, on our campuses and even outside our Parliament. It is unfortunate that we see this, but I do want to highlight some of the champions that are doing some wonderful things.

On Sunday I joined with the Jewish Museum of Australia state library walk with volunteer expert guide Terry Ashton. Terry has been volunteering for 25 years, showing the important connections from the Jewish community and our City of Melbourne. Thank you, Terry, for doing this and showing many Jews and non-Jews just how important the significance of the Jewish community has been to our city of Melbourne.