- Summary
- "In 1986 the Nazi war crimes debate resurfaced in Australia, reignited by an investigative journalist, Mark Aarons. While Aarons investigated the public debate, Leslie Caplan moved it into the political arena. In his capacity as President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), he embarked on an overseas journey to discuss the renewed international efforts to bring Nazi war criminals to justice with the World Jewish Congress and his counterparts in the USA, Canada and Israel. Upon his return Leslie, known as the 'quiet achiever', began to lobby the Hawke government to take action."--Back cover.
- Format
- Book
- Author/Creator
- Caplan, Leslie.
- Published
- Darlington, N.S.W. : Australian Jewish Historical Society, 2012
- Locale
- Australia
Europe
- Contents
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Preface
Introduction. Leslie Caplan, AM : his life story
Abstract
Background to Nazi war crimes and Australia's responsibility
The renewed concern of the Australian Jewish community
Australia's post-war bi-partisan immigration policy
An Australian sanctuary for Nazi war criminals
Australia refuses to allow extraditions
Closing the chapter? The Viks case
Urbanchich and the Liberal Party
A renewal of international concern
Belated exposure : Mark Aarons' revelations
The campaign for an inquiry begins
Political support : the NSW Government calls for a Royal Commission
Reaction of the ethnic communities
The pressure for an enquiry becomes irresistible
Summary and conclusions
Appendices.
- Notes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Introduction. Leslie Caplan, AM : his life story -- Abstract -- Background to Nazi war crimes and Australia's responsibility -- The renewed concern of the Australian Jewish community -- Australia's post-war bi-partisan immigration policy -- An Australian sanctuary for Nazi war criminals -- Australia refuses to allow extraditions -- Closing the chapter? The Viks case -- Urbanchich and the Liberal Party -- A renewal of international concern -- Belated exposure : Mark Aarons' revelations -- The campaign for an inquiry begins -- Political support : the NSW Government calls for a Royal Commission -- Reaction of the ethnic communities -- The pressure for an enquiry becomes irresistible -- Summary and conclusions -- Appendices.
