The paper argues that antisemitism is rife in significant sectors of Australia’s self-described ‘progressive’ institutions such as universities, schools, the arts, trade unions, human rights and civil liberties bodies and the media – and predominant among younger Australians. It identifies that a combination of universal and targeted education among other strategies are needed to prevent...

A report on the Exposure Draft of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026. The report provides the background, an outline of the Bill and key issues raised. It urges the Australian Parliament to work together constructively and collaboratively to ensure the legislative response reflects a unified commitment to community safety and social cohesion.

This Bills Digest has been prepared in relation to the Exposure Draft of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026. The Bill aims to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism and strengthen gun laws in Australia. The paper outlines the purpose of the Bill, its background, policy positions, stakeholder comments, and key issues and provisions.

The plan outlines how the Envoy will address antisemitism across education, law, digital spaces and community life. The framework is built around 13 interrelated focus areas, each critical to fostering safety, national unity and resilience. It advocates for a series of measures in order to confront antisemitism, including legislative reforms, institutional accountability, public education and...

This report addresses the prevalence, nature, and experiences of antisemitism at universities, finding current frameworks for prevention and response leave students and staff unsafe. The report recommends urgent regulatory change to better address and prevent antisemitism on campuses, while noting the need to balance protection with academic freedom and freedom of speech.