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Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal Faces Scrutiny Over Husband’s Donation to Right-Wing Group

Ministers have publicly backed her impartiality during the government’s review of her antisemitism report’s recommendations.

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A contested definition of antisemitism shouldn't be legislated in Australia, nor should consequences apply to people found to breach it, the Coalition says.
Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal and Anthony Albanese (Image: AAP/Dan Himbrechts)

Overview

  • Australian Electoral Commission records show the Henroth Discretionary Trust directed by Segal’s husband donated $50,000 to Advance Australia in the 2023–24 financial year
  • Segal has said she had no involvement in or influence over her husband’s political donations
  • The Lebanese Muslim Association and Australia Palestine Advocacy Network have called for Segal’s resignation, citing a conflict of interest
  • Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejected calls to hold Segal responsible for her husband’s actions
  • Segal remains in her envoy role with no formal action taken against her as the government considers her report’s calls to adopt the IHRA definition and evaluate institutional responses to antisemitism