Documents Regarding Non-Statutory Appointment Of Australia's Special Envoy To Combat Antisemitism ​

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The Department of Home Affairs released terms of reference for a non-statutory appointment of a Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, a three-year position reporting directly to the Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. The role was established in response to a documented surge in antisemitic incidents in Australia since October 2023, occurring across physical and online contexts. The Special Envoy's functions include advising government on policy and legislation to combat antisemitism, promoting public awareness of Jewish Australian contributions, engaging stakeholders to identify drivers of antisemitic behaviour, supporting efforts to address hate speech and discrimination, strengthening social cohesion through interfaith dialogue, and undertaking related tasks as needed. The Department of Home Affairs will provide secretariat, strategic communications, and policy support. All communications will be attributed to the Special Envoy rather than the department or ministers.