Josh Bornstein
@joshbornstein.bsky.social
Employment & industrial relations lawyer, Honorary Associate Adjunct Professor, Author ‘Working for the Brand’, tribunal member. https://scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/books/working-for-the-brand-9781761381041
Commissioner Bell rebukes Alex Ryvchin from ECAJ.
Commissioner rebukes claim pro-Palestinian groups tried to 'hijack' hearing
The royal commission on antisemitism has hit back at comments from a prominent member of the Jewish community who accused pro-Palestinian groups of attempting to "hijack" the inquiry using "clickbait ...
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The more harm Big Tech does the more money it makes. If that is going to change, the federal government’s digital duty of care must allow those who are harmed- whether groups or individuals- to sue for compensation. My column for The Saturday Paper:
In this conversation recorded at NWF2026, @joshbornstein.bsky.social, @acgrayling.bsky.social, and @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social examine the impact of censorship and what we stand to lose. Hosted by Peter Greste. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/podcasts
This was a wonderful discussion with a really switched on audience.
Newcastle Writers Festival@newwritersfest.bsky.social · last wk.In this conversation recorded at NWF2026, @joshbornstein.bsky.social, @acgrayling.bsky.social, and @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social examine the impact of censorship and what we stand to lose. Hosted by Peter Greste. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/podcasts
To all you organisations seeking advice on best practice in managing whistleblower complaints, you’re in luck. KPMG is here to help:
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To all you organisations seeking advice on best practice in managing whistleblower complaints, you’re in luck. KPMG is here to help:
Whistleblower service - all-inclusive and secure
Elevate your whistleblowing with KPMG's all-encompassing whistleblower service. Manage and evaluate incoming cases with the utmost security.
kpmg.com
"The KPMG scandal: We have seen this show before” writes @joshbornstein.bsky.social Read the full piece on The Point: thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
I’m a Scholar of Genocide. We’re Entering a Terrifying New Era - by Omer Bartov #genocide #humanity #ethics #internationallaw www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/o...
Opinion | The Grim Lessons of Israel’s War in Gaza (Gift Article)
Israel has not been held accountable for its actions in Gaza. The nation and the individuals and countries enabling it to escape punishment may only benefit.
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Me on the KPMG scandal : Same shit, different bucket.
The KPMG scandal: We have seen this show before
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
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"KPMG is a big business that obtains highly sensitive information from its work with major corporations and governments, meaning that conflicts of interest are impossible to avoid." @joshbornstein.bsky.social #auspol
It’s time to break up the Big Four - my column in the wake of the KPMG scandal.
The KPMG scandal: We have seen this show before
The scandal that has swamped KPMG in the last month can be summarised in one earthy Australian expression – "same s--t, different bucket".
thenewdaily.com.au
New: The false material and bad-faith arguments presented by Jillian Segal against the ABC and SBS draw attention to deeper flaws in the royal commission
A Nadir for the Royal Commission
How it became a platform for Jillian Segal's attack on the public broadcasters
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Huge news. Albanese government has announced major changes to university governance aimed at stopping the rorts, corruption and interference with academic freedom. Kudos to @nteunational.bsky.social for its brilliant work. All academics and staff should join the Union to support its amazing work.
New university governance standards a major win for staff and students: union
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In NSW at the moment, it's perfectly legal to lie in a political ad. And if our petition for truth in political advertising gets 20,000 signatures, it will have to be debated in NSW Parliament! #auspol @browne90.bsky.social
According to this report, the Royal Commission is not permitting’lived experience’ witnesses to be cross examined. A lot of their evidence to date has confused antisemitism with hostile political statements. Cross examination would be expected to help distinguish between these concepts.
‘Baby killer, genocide supporter’: Jewish student describes ‘exhausting’ life on campus
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has begun two weeks of hearings in Melbourne, starting with university students giving evidence about their experiences.
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Is the counsel assisting supposed to be testing Segal's evidence? Apparently Israel didn't bomb hospitals now; and children aren't suffering by the tens of thousands. Why has this royal commission become a platform for pro-Israel propaganda? Don't answer that.
Segal has just argued at the RC that coverage which is critical of Israel is “anti-Israel”.
How utterly ridiculous. How much ABC coverage of Gaza is acceptable to Segal ?
The toxicity of the Murdoch press is powerfully conveyed here, including special mentions to Sharri Markson and Marcia Langton.
Friday essay: how the Murdoch media’s loyalty to Israel births hypocrisy, attacks and ‘failed journalism’
News Corporation’s decades-long support for Israel is reflected in its coverage of Israel–Palestine, reducing its complexities to a black and white issue.
theconversation.com
Fanatical pro-Israel advocates and Neo Nazis are stoking anti semitism and undermining social cohesion
Jewish lawyer called 'Hitler's Jew' over Gaza war stance
The Jewish Council of Australia's executive director has been labelled a "Hitler's Jew" in what she describes to a royal commission as an online harassment campaign by pro-Israel and neo-Nazi groups.
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Wage rises. Payday super. Paid parental leave. Tax cuts. A crackdown on supermarket price gouging. A busy day for Labor reforms. A bad day for the politics of grievance. Speech: https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_matters_of_public_importance_labor_government_1_july_2026 #auspol
Sarah Schwartz currently giving powerful evidence to the Royal Commission about the repugnant abuse directed at her and other progressive Jews by the pro- Israel fanatics in the Australian Jewish community.
I think that Louise Adler raises an important issue - see below.
Sex assault verdict against Trump stands after his appeal is dismissed.
This past week Jesse Watters referred to ‘the Jewish question’ & said Trump/Vance are sending a message to ‘the Jews’. This past week, 3 anti-genocide Dems, including a Jewish Dem, won NYC primaries. Guess which of these 2 the media is focused on as proof of rising antisemitism?
A Melbourne Symphony Orchestra board member has denied that Palestinian civilians were deliberately killed in Gaza, in astonishing remarks heard in three weeks of court proceedings. www.deepcutnews.com/p/the-shocki...
The shocking remarks heard in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra v Gillham case
One witness denied Palestinian journalists were killed in Gaza
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