Petition to prevent Penny Wong from representing Australia at the 80th Auschwitz Commemoration
Friday, 24 January 2025
For the Jewish Community of Australia, the upcoming 80th commemoration at Auschwitz is a deeply personal moment of immense gravity. This event is a solemn reminder of the horrors that befell our people and serves as a moment to reflect on the resilience and enduring spirit of our community. It is our firm belief that our representation at such an emotionally charged event should reflect this sentiment aptly.
Unfortunately, we feel strongly that Senator Penny Wong is not the right person to represent us at this critical juncture. Throughout her tenure, she has not shown the level of understanding, empathy or compassion that our community expects and deserves, especially during these troubling times where antisemitism is on the rise in Australia. This evident lack of sensitivity undermines her capability to duly represent our interests and preserve the dignity of the occasion.
Moreover, the friendly and longstanding relationship between Australia and Israel has been strained, and we attribute this significant deterioration largely to Senator Wong. The negative impacts of this strained relationship have trickled down to us, the Jewish community, leaving us feeling under threat. Our institutions and our people deserve better representation, especially at an event of such profound importance.
We urge all stakeholders to reconsider the choice of representative for the forthcoming Auschwitz commemoration. Our voice needs to be heard through a person who truly understands our sentiments, acknowledging our struggles and steadfastly upholds our interests. It is essential for the preservation of our community's dignity, the memory of those we lost, and the fortification of our future. Please sign this petition to ensure a more suitable representative for the Jewish Community of Australia at this significant event.