Why this Royal Commission matters to
all Australians
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is examining how antisemitism affects Australian society — not only Jewish Australians, but workplaces, institutions, businesses, and communities more broadly.
Antisemitism does not occur in isolation. It affects:
Social trust and cohesion
Workplace and institutional culture
Community relationships
People’s sense of safety and belonging in everyday Australian life
The Commission has made clear that it is seeking evidence from all Australians — including non‑Jewish individuals and organisations — who have experienced, witnessed, or been affected by antisemitism, or who have observed its impact on social cohesion.
You do not need to be Jewish to make a submission.
“Understanding antisemitism requires hearing not only from those who are targeted, but also from those who have seen how it affects workplaces, communities, and how Australians relate to one another.”
— Non-Jewish Business Owner Sydney
Who can make a submission?
Anyone can share their story with the Royal Commission.
You may wish to make a submission if you are:
A non‑Jewish individual who has witnessed or been affected by antisemitism
A business owner, employer, or manager responding to antisemitism affecting staff, customers, or operations
A professional working in education, healthcare, law, local government, media, or community services
A community leader concerned about rising tension, division, or loss of trust
An organisation seeking to make a submission on behalf of its staff, members, or stakeholders
Both individual and organisational submissions are welcome.
Making an individual submission
Individual submissions allow you to describe what you have seen, heard, or experienced personally.
The Commission is seeking to understand:
What happened
How it affected you or others
How was it responded to
What it meant for wellbeing, inclusion or feelings of belonging in Australia
You do not need legal language or a formal account. Submissions may describe a single incident, a feeling or a pattern over time.
If you have supporting documents, you can share them as attachments to your submission if relevant.
An organisational submission can describe:
Your organisation’s context and role
Issues encountered relating to antisemitism or community tension
Impacts on staff wellbeing, customers, or workplace culture
Operational or policy changes made in response
Observations about social cohesion, inclusion, or trust
What has worked well, and where challenges remain
Organisational submissions help the Commission understand patterns, systems, and cumulative impacts that may not be visible through individual accounts alone.
This may be relevant for businesses, not‑for‑profits, institutions, and community organisations.
Making an organisational submission
What you may consider including
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This may include background information that helps provide context - such as where you live or work, the nature of your role or business, or the community or sector you are connected to.
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This may include situations where you directly experienced or witnessed antisemitism, or where antisemitism affected your workplace, business, organisation, or community - whether as a single incident or as a pattern over time.
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This may include experiences involving hate symbols (such as swastikas or graffiti), vandalism, hostile speech, or other conduct linked to antisemitism or hate in public, workplace, online, or community settings, and how this affected people, spaces, or behaviour.
You may reflect on where this occurred, how it affected the environment, and whether it changed perceptions of safety or behaviour.
Include images or supporting documents if you have available.
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This may include practical, emotional, or social impacts arising from these experiences - such as effects on wellbeing, sense of safety, relationships, workplace or business operations, participation, or trust within communities.
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This may include how situations were responded to (by individuals, organisations, institutions, authorities, or bystanders), what responses were helpful or unhelpful, and what these experiences have meant for inclusion, belonging, and social cohesion in Australia.
Support & Resources
You don't have to do this alone. Depending on what you need, there are different kinds of support available.
If you're unsure about any part of the process, or want guidance before you start, reach out and we'll help point you in the right direction.
General Questions
The Jewish Centre for Law & Justice is assembling a team to review submissions from eligible individuals. If you have concerns about confidentiality or liability, legal advice is available.
Legal Support
We've prepared both a quick guide and a more detailed walkthrough to help you structure your submission at whatever level of depth feels right.
Submission Guides
Understand what the Royal Commission is, what it's examining, who can submit, and what happens with your submission once it's received.
About the Commission
Recounting antisemitism can mean visiting moments that were confronting or painful. If you need to talk to someone, contact Jewish Care. Well-being and emotional support are available.
Emotional Support
Know someone who should submit? Encourage friends and family to submit.
The most powerful submissions come from people who were encouraged by someone they trust. If you've already submitted — or if you know someone carrying a story they haven't shared — pass this on.
About
Built for the community, by the community
ShareYourStory was created so that every Australian — regardless of how “significant” their experience may feel — has the tools and confidence to participate in this historic process.
Recounting antisemitism can mean revisiting moments that were confronting or painful. We’ve designed this site to be clear, supportive and accessible at every step. Community support is available is here.
This site will continue to add resources and information as the Commission progresses.