Zionist Movement Australia

As of January 2026, the landscape of Zionist, Israel-focused, and Jewish communal organizations in Australia includes a broad range of representative bodies, advocacy groups, and charitable foundations.

Zionist Organisations

These groups officially affiliate with the Zionist movement, often focusing on the relationship between Australian Jews and the State of Israel.

• Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA): The peak federal roof body for all Zionist activity in Australia, representing the community to the Australian and Israeli governments.
• State Zionist Councils: Regional arms operating in Victoria (Zionist Council of Victoria), New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.
• Australian Zionist Youth Council (AZYC): The umbrella body for Zionist youth movements.
• Zionist Youth Movements: Includes Betar, Bnei Akiva, Habonim Dror, Hashomer Hatzair, Hineni, Netzer, and Ha'Tzofim (Israeli Scouts).
• Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS): The representative body for Jewish students on university campuses.
• Women's International Zionist Organization (WIZO) Australia: Focuses on social welfare projects in Israel.

Israel Lobby & Advocacy Groups

These organizations engage in political advocacy, media monitoring, and relationship-building with Australian policymakers.

• Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC): A premier advocacy group that conducts lobbying, publishes the Australia/Israel Review, and runs the Rambam Israel Fellowship for politicians and journalists.
• Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ): While a communal roof body, it is one of the three primary organizations engaged in pro-Israel lobbying at the federal level.
• Australian Jewish Association (AJA): A conservative advocacy group focused on Israel and Jewish community interests.
• StandWithUs Australia: An international education and advocacy organization that empowers students to support Israel on campus.
• New Israel Fund (NIF) Australia: A liberal Zionist organization that advocates for a democratic Israel and funds civil rights and equality projects.