Liberal Party worries that new changes to Racial discrimination laws may affect Jewish Donations

Proposed Amendments to Racial Discrimination Act Raise Concerns Over Jewish Donations and Grassroots Assistance, Says Prominent Jewish Leader

The Australian government's proposed revisions to the Racial Discrimination Act, specifically the removal of provisions regarding "offend, insult, and humiliate" and the expansion of exemptions, have raised concerns within the Jewish community. According to Peter Wertheim, the Executive Director of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, these changes may potentially impact both financial contributions from the Jewish community to the Liberal Party and their on-the-ground support, such as letterboxing campaigns.

Mr. Wertheim acknowledged that while he anticipated that only a minority within the Jewish community would reconsider their voting preferences due to these proposed amendments, there remains a genuine concern regarding the potential ramifications for donations and grassroots support for the Coalition and the Liberal Party.