Bart Shteinman
Bart Shteinman is a spokesperson for the Jewish Council of Australia, where he has expressed concerns regarding the rise of antisemitism and the implications of political movements in Israel on the Australian Jewish community. He has been vocal about the need for a more nuanced response to Israeli government policies, particularly in the context of high-profile visits by controversial figures like Simcha Rothman.
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Bart Shteinman, an executive committee member of the progressive Jewish Council of Australia, accused Israel of a genocide in Gaza.
Burke under pressure to bar Israeli journalist
Australia· 2026-02-25
Bart Shteinman is a spokesperson for the Jewish Council of Australia who commented on Netanyahu's attack on Albanese.
Australia’s peak Jewish group condemns Netanyahu’s ‘clumsy’ attack on Albanese and calls for end to ‘spat’ | Anthony Albanese
United Kingdom· 2025-08-20
Bart Shteinman, spokesperson for the progressive Jewish Council of Australia, supported the decision but questioned why Rothman had been granted a visa.
Netanyahu lashes out at Albanese as ‘weak politician who betrayed Israel’ as diplomatic row escalates | Australian foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-19
Bart Shteinman, a council spokesperson, said Rothman’s visit was a reminder of 'how shallow and incomplete' Australia’s response to the Israeli government has been.
Far-right Israeli politician barred from Australia ahead of speaking tour | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-18
