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What Is the Controversial Definition of Antisemitism that Institutions Are Being Told to Adopt?

AUSTRALIA, JUL 15 – The government weighs adopting the IHRA definition amid concerns it may limit free speech and stifle criticism of Israel, with 39 universities already endorsing a related version.

  • Australia's government is considering adopting an action plan based on the IHRA definition of antisemitism to guide responses to antisemitic incidents.
  • The plan relies on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition, which Kenneth Stern, its drafter, has criticised as conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism.
  • Supporters argue the definition helps tackle antisemitism by protecting Jews, while critics warn it may suppress free speech and legitimate debate on Israel and Palestine.
  • The definition includes examples such as denying Jewish self-determination and comparing Israeli policy to Nazis, and universities may face funding cuts if they fail to address antisemitism.
  • The plan's adoption has heightened debates about free speech and antisemitism, with calls for comprehensive training and stronger legislation to prevent hateful conduct.
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Australian Financial Review broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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