Report on curbing antisemitism in Australia recommends threatening university funding
AUSTRALIA, JUL 11 – The plan targets universities and visa applicants to curb antisemitism amid a 316% rise in incidents, proposing funding cuts and stricter immigration screening, officials said.
- Australian universities risk losing government funding unless they tackle antisemitic attacks, according to report recommendations.
- Antisemitic incidents rose by 316%, with over 2,000 cases reported from October 2023 to September 2024.
- Jillian Segal proposed integrating Holocaust and antisemitism education into the national curriculum.
- The report contains misinformation and conspiracy-like claims, according to a press release.
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