Brisbane hotel workers walk off the job to protest over Zionist event
The State Zionist Council of Queensland booked space at The Wickham, a well-known Fortitude Valley LGBTIQ+ hotel, to host a 'White Shavuot Party' celebrating the Jewish festival, which started on Sunday.
It prompted a snap protest of about 150 people – including on-duty Wickham staff and performers – outside the venue. Staff who remained on the job supported their colleagues with free pizza and water bottles.
The protest was organised by local activist group Magandjin People's Pride, from which comment has been sought.
Comment has also been sought from The Wickham Hotel and its head office at the Australian Venue Co, while the State Zionist Council of Queensland directed queries to the national body.
Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies president Jason Steinberg said the protest made Jewish people feel less safe in Brisbane.
'The events of last night really have reached a new low in terms of anti-Semitism in Queensland,' he said.
'What we saw was a rabid mob intimidating Jewish people in a way that we have not seen before in Queensland – and it's unacceptable.'
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