Sarah Schwartz
Sarah Schwartz is the legal director of the Human Rights Centre, who has been vocal in her criticism of proposed legislation affecting protests and civil liberties. She gained attention for condemning recent government actions as 'rushed, knee-jerk laws' that could criminalize a wide range of activities without adequate community consultation, particularly in the context of rising antisemitism.
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Sarah Schwartz, the executive director of the progressive Jewish Council of Australia, criticized Herzog's visit.
Israels Präsident Herzog besucht Australien: Gedenken und Proteste
Switzerland· 2026-02-10
Sarah Schwartz, the executive officer of the Jewish Council of Australia, accused Albanese of using Jewish grief as a political prop.
Israel’s president to mourn antisemitic massacre in Australia, where fury over Gaza still divides
United States· 2026-02-09
Sarah Schwartz is the executive officer of the progressive Jewish Council of Australia who called Herzog's visit inappropriate.
Israeli President to visit Australia amid protests and controversy
Australia· 2026-01-28
Sarah Schwartz, executive officer of the Jewish Council of Australia, says her response to the sign was fury.
Neo-Nazi protest on NSW Parliament House steps means we just witnessed state-sanctioned NazismAustralia· 2025-11-10
Sarah Schwartz is the leader of the Jewish Council of Australia, which is critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
How one man’s chants could define free speechAustralia· 2025-03-25
Sarah Schwartz, legal director of the Human Rights Centre, slammed what she labelled 'rushed, knee-jerk laws'.
Labor’s laws face internal pushback over new police powersAustralia· 2025-02-11
