Holocaust museum will be built in Darwin with $750,000 from the federal government

The federal government has committed $750,000 to help establish a Holocaust museum in Darwin.

Acting Education Minister Stuart Robert said the funding was part of the government’s support for Holocaust awareness throughout Australia.

‘The Holocaust was not just a crime committed against the Jewish people, but a crime against all of humanity that should never be forgotten,’ he said in a statement on Wednesday.

‘It is vital we never forget the Holocaust and this investment will ensure we have dedicated spaces to remember those who lost their lives and reflect on the devastating impact on the international Jewish community.’

The museum will be located next to the Darwin Military Museum and will join similar facilities in each state and territory across the country.

A report released by philanthropic group the Gandel Foundation last week found that almost one-quarter of Australian adults had little to no knowledge of the Holocaust and more than 70 per cent were not aware of any Australian connection.

‘This report shows it is more important than ever that we invest in Holocaust education as a tribute to the victims and survivors and to ensure these atrocities are never forgotten and never repeated,’ Mr Robert said.

Northern Territory Education Minister Lauren Moss said the museum would be an important facility for Darwin.

‘It is important that our young people learn about the Holocaust,’ she said.