At its inaugural event, the Capital Jewish Forum had the opportunity to hear Mr Mark Dreyfus QC, MP speak on a range of issues at the Australian Parliament House.

Some of the issues covered by Mr Dreyfus during his presentation and the subsequent Q&A session include:

Numerous major events undertaken by the Government since Mr Dreyfus’ election which were of personal significance included:

·         apology to Aborigines;

·         Parliamentary Motion for Israel’s 60th birthday;

·         withdrawal from the Durban II Conference;

·         passing legislation recognising Israel’s “red crystals” (Magen David Adom – equivalent to the Red Cross/Crescent); and

·         the first Australia-Israel Leadership Forum in Israel, attended by the Deputy Prime Minister and Labor and Liberal parliamentarians.

Mr Dreyfus also noted the importance of involvement in public life and making a contribution to society.