This Senate committee report examines the Commission of Inquiry Into Antisemitism at Australian Universities Bill 2024 (No. 2) which would establish a commission of inquiry, with Royal Commission-like powers, to inquire into antisemitism at Australian universities, led by a current or former Judge. It:

• provides background information and identifies the Bill’s key provisions; and
• examines the key issues raised in relation to the Bill before setting out the committee’s findings and recommendations.

It also includes a dissenting report from Coalition Senators and additional comments from the Australia Greens. 

Recommendations

1. In collaboration with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, all Australian universities urgently review their complaints processes and give effect to any and all changes necessary to ensure these processes are known to and understood by students and staff, and deliver real and meaningful outcomes for complainants. 
2. The Attorney-General immediately refers an inquiry into antisemitism at Australian universities to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. 
3. The Senate does not pass the Bill.