'No place for the poison of antisemitism': New warning for universities
The evidence is clearSince 7 October 2023 antisemitic incidents have increased in Australia, not only in number but in their extremity. This should be cause for alarm — so why are some trying to downplay the rise in antisemitism?The taskforce said this review would "help identify, reject and prevent antisemitism and strengthen an understanding of Australian values"."What we teach in schools is important here too.
- ▪The evidence is clearSince 7 October 2023 antisemitic incidents have increased in Australia, not only in number but in their extremity.
- ▪This should be cause for alarm — so why are some trying to downplay the rise in antisemitism?The taskforce said this review would "help identify, reject and prevent antisemitism and strengthen an understanding of Australian values"."What we
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Universities could lose accreditation for funding with failure to commit to addressing antisemitismBy national education and parenting reporter Conor DuffyTopic:UniversitiesTue 30 Jun 2026 at 4:13pmTue 30 Jun 2026 at 4:13pmTue 30 Jun 2026 at 4:13pmUniversities have been warned they will lose accreditation if they do not address antisemitism. (ABC News: Lucas Hill)In short:The antisemitism education taskforce has released its midpoint update, which includes a $6 million social cohesion hub for teachers.The taskforce was set up after the Bondi terror attack to look at antisemitism within the education system.What's next?The taskforce, which includes Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal, as well as state and federal education bodies, will complete a final report in…
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