Jillian Segal
Coverage of Jillian Segal in the Nexus archive.
- ABC and SBS need ‘oversight’ committee to vet Israel coverage, Jillian Segal tells royal commission
Jillian Segal, the antisemitism envoy, proposed an independent oversight committee to review ABC and SBS's coverage of Israel during a royal commission. The public broadcasters currently use an independent ombudsman for complaints.
- Jillian Segal hired former Scott Morrison adviser on $200,000 contract without public tender process
Jillian Segal, the antisemitism envoy, awarded a $200,000 contract to Society Advisory Pty Ltd, founded by former PM Scott Morrison's principal adviser Yaron Finkelstein, bypassing a public tender process. Officials cited 'absence of competition' and the need for Finkelstein's unique skills, with the contract running until April 2027 alongside the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion.
- Antisemitism has become ‘almost fashionable’ among Australians, Jillian Segal tells royal commission
The royal commission into antisemitism in Australia heard that Jewish Australians have been pressured to resign and verbally abused, with antisemitism becoming 'almost fashionable'. The commission also heard evidence from Australia's antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal, and a Sydney nurse who said New South Wales Health was not safe for Jewish people. Antisemitism has increased since 7 October 2023.