Dr Hillel Newman announced as new ambassador of Israel to Australia

Earlier this year, the new ambassador presented his credentials to Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn at Government House in Canberra, as well as taking part in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional smoking ceremony at Government House.

“We are pleased to introduce the new ambassador of Israel to Australia. Welcome ambassador Hillel Newman,” according to a public statement from the embassy of Israel in Australia.

“With a distinguished diplomatic career and deep commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, ambassador Newman begins this new chapter focused on advancing the strong partnership between Israel and Australia.”

Newman holds a PhD in Jewish history and served as a professor of Jewish history, teaching graduate courses at Bar Ilan University and Boston University. He has authored and published a book on Jewish sectarianism during the Hellenistic and Roman period as well as serving as a key lecturer on Judaism in the NATO Defense College.

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.