About the ADC

The Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) is the human rights arm of B'nai B'rith Australia/New Zealand, and was established in 1979 to combat all forms of racism, intolerance and prejudice and to foster inter-ethnic understanding.

The ADC office is located in Melbourne, with representatives in major cities of Australia and New Zealand. Our core mission is to:

• monitor and respond to incidents of bigotry, racism and prejudice;
• employ the instruments of research, fact finding, education and law to counter racism and prejudice;
• develop and disseminate educational and publicity material; and
• build bridges of understanding and friendship among racial, religious and ethnic groups.

The ADC is a not-for-profit Non-Government Organisation (NGO) and is registered as a Harms Prevention Charity.  Our funding comes from community support; we welcome your donations. 

Human Rights activist, Professor Anne Bayefsky will give the 25th Annual Gandel Oration, 'Antisemitism as a Human Right'. Melbourne, 6 July 2008 at 7.30 pm The Besen  Centre, Mr Scopus Memorial College. Sydney, 8 July 2008 at 7.30 pm The Great Synagogue 187a Elizabeth St. To book, email: reception@antidef.org.au or phone: (03) 9572 5770 To read more about Professor Bayefsky, click here