The SBS Complaints Committee met on 17 January, and found no grounds that the programme had breached its code. In particular, it found "that the characterisations in The Promise did not cross the threshold into racism, and in particular that it did not promote, endorse, or reinforce inaccurate, demeaning or discriminatory stereotypes". Complainants were advised that they could take their concerns to the Australian Communications and Media Authority.SBS Ombudsman Response to Complaints about The Promise, via Galus Australis, 23 January 2012 SBS rules that "The Promise" does not vilify Jews or Israelis, JWire, 1 February 2012 In response, the ECAJ said that it stood by its position, but would not be appealing.Media release: ‘The Promise’ is racist: ECAJ stands firm, rejects SBS response to complaints, Executive Council of Australian Jewry, 1 February 2012SBS rules that "The Promise" does not vilify Jews or Israelis, JWire, 1 February 2012SBS rejects "The Promise" complaint, Australian Jewish News, 2 February 2012
