Peter Wertheim
AustralialeaderMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Peter Wertheim is a prominent Jewish leader in Australia, serving as the executive director of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry. He is known for his advocacy on issues affecting the Jewish community, including antisemitism and social cohesion. Wertheim has been an influential voice in promoting bipartisan support for legislation aimed at combating hate crimes.
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Peter Wertheim criticized the draft platform for failing to hold the Palestinian Authority accountable.
Inside the push for tougher policy motions at the party's national conferenceAustralia· 2026-07-24
Peter Wertheim, chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, commented on the federal government's funding package for the Jewish community.
Jewish community leader tells of his children’s fear inside their homeAustralia· 2026-07-23
Peter Wertheim is the co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry and criticized the draft platform.
Jewish peak body slams party for removing Hamas disarmament call from draft policyAustralia· 2026-07-22
Co-chief executive Peter Wertheim has previously said of Roberts 'no politician in Australia could be taken seriously if they subscribe to conspiracy theories'.
Malcolm Roberts condemned for sharing notorious antisemitic ‘Freedom for Humanity’ mural on social mediaAustralia· 2026-07-15
Peter Wertheim is the co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.
Jewish group urges Tony Burke to block comedian from touring AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-30
Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-chief executive Peter Wertheim said the major parties must unite in the national interest.
Greens oppose Labor’s hate speech laws as support for overhaul collapsesAustralia· 2026-01-17
Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-chief executive Peter Wertheim called for the laws to be expanded to include other minority groups.
What is in the ombatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill?Australia· 2026-01-14
Wertheim, prior to Albanese announcing the recall of parliament, welcomed the government tightening the laws.
PM recalls parliament to fast-track hate speech and gun laws in wake of Bondi terror attack | Bondi beach terror attack
United Kingdom· 2026-01-12
Peter Wertheim is the co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry who characterized Labor's antisemitism problem as a 'moral paralysis.'
Labor has an antisemitism problem. If it wasn’t clear before, it is nowAustralia· 2025-12-20
Peter Wertheim is a leader of the Jewish community who spoke with Albanese about the situation.
Antisemitism Jillian Segal envoy says Albanese government must act nowAustralia· 2025-12-15
Peter Wertheim is the co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry that filed proceedings against Haddad.
Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad racially vilified Jewish community, court findsAustralia· 2025-07-01
Peter Wertheim, co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, criticized a small group of anti-Israel students at the university.
Sydney University antisemitism rules: Academics resist definition adoptionAustralia· 2025-05-26
Peter Wertheim is the co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.
Muslim groups slam ‘selective outrage’ over Sydney nurse videoAustralia· 2025-02-17
Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-chief executive Peter Wertheim said the report was correct in recommending universities adopt a clear definition of antisemitism.
Australian universities told to adopt controversial definition of antisemitism that aligns with International Holocaust Remembrance AllianceAustralia· 2025-02-12
Top Jewish leader Peter Wertheim praised the bill, saying it sends a powerful message.
Albanese overruled top minister in capitulation to DuttonAustralia· 2025-02-09
