Antisemitism envoy distances herself from husband’s donation to right-wing lobby group
AUSTRALIA, JUL 13 – Jillian Segal denies involvement with a $50,000 donation made by a trust linked to her husband supporting a far-right group that spreads hateful and racist content.
- Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism, Jillian Segal, clarified that she was not involved in a $50,000 contribution made by a trust connected to her husband to the right-wing organization Advance Australia.
- The donation, reported by The Klaxon and The Guardian, sparked calls for Segal's resignation, as Advance Australia is known for anti-immigration and anti-Muslim content.
- Segal publicly stated she has no involvement in her husband's donations and rejected any political influence over each other's views, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the matter was for Segal to address.
- Henroth Discretionary Trust contributed $50,000 during the 2023-24 financial year, and additional political donations were reported by Henroth Investments Pty Ltd, a company directed by Segal's husband.
- The incident highlights tensions over Segal's controversial recommendations to the government and debates on definitions of antisemitism, freedom of criticism, and the balance between combating hate and protecting civil liberties.
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