Source: Australian Jewish News

Academics & Education

Merlino calls for urgent review Merlino: 'I have asked for an immediate review into how both schools have handled these matters, to ensure they were dealt with appropriately.'

October 4, 2019   

(Australian Jewish News) Victoria’s Education Minister James Merlino has ordered an “immediate review” into how two Melbourne schools responded to alleged incidents of antisemitic bullying, following yesterday’s exclusive report in the AJN. In a story that has since made international headlines, we […]

Academics & Education

‘A rapidly spreading crisis’ A 12-year-old student in Melbourne was verbally abused, physically assaulted and forced to kiss the feet of a Muslim boy — all because he is Jewish.

October 3, 2019   

(Australian Jewish News) A five-year-old student began wetting himself in class after he was subjected to antisemitic bullying over the course of four months, while a 12-year-old student was forced to kiss the feet of a Muslim child and was physically assaulted. […]