Justin Amler is a South African-born, Melbourne-based writer, commentator, and policy analyst with a prominent voice in Jewish and pro-Israel advocacy. He currently serves as a policy analyst at the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC)

He is a regular contributor to international publications, including the Jerusalem Post, The Times of Israel, and The Algemeiner, as well as being published in local publications including The Daily Telegraph, Sky News, the Financial Review and others. His writings often focus on issues relating to Israel from an Australian point of view, antisemitism, Middle East politics, and Jewish identity.

We will be talking about the election results and what they forbode for the Jewish community and the Australia-Israel relationship. Just before the elections he wrote Australia’s Jewish community faces an election — and an unprecedented threat. (0:41-29:09)

Ariella Noveck is a seasoned journalist, media strategist, and news producer with over a decade of experience at top broadcast outlets including CNN, FOX, MSNBC, Bloomberg News, CBS, and ABC News. Her career goes beyond reporting, as she co-founded Shield Communications PR, which is dedicated to shaping how stories are told and ensuring accuracy in reporting, particularly on issues impacting the Jewish community and Israel. She later co-founded ShieldGiving, a nonprofit focused on combating antisemitism and addressing misinformation. 

Her most recent initiative is BottomLine Media dedicated to revolutionizing journalism by equipping media professionals with real-time, factual, and balanced reporting tools. Its approach combines advanced AI, on-ground experiences, and intelligence-driven insights to ensure accurate reportage, rejecting misinformation and empowering journalists to challenge biased narratives with facts. (29:15-56:04)