ECAJ’s Australia Day 2025 message.

Whichever way we choose to mark Australia Day, it is an oppor­tun­ity to look ahead, determ­ined that Australia will be an even better place for future gen­er­a­tions. It is a day when each of us can dedicate ourselves to the further devel­op­ment of our country in a spirit that reflects the best aspects of our tra­di­tions and values.

At this time espe­cially, let us find the courage to speak out against hatred and bigotry of every kind, and those who seek to divide and weaken our nation. Regard­less of recent events, our Jewish community’s love for this land and its First Peoples shines bright.

Let us strengthen our bonds, and look out for and be com­pas­sion­ate towards one another, to make our country the beacon of freedom, oppor­tun­ity and justice that it has always aspired to be.