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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Caitlin Cassidy Education reporter

Australian universities hesitate on antisemitism definition amid academic freedom concerns

Australian National University sign at the Canberra campus
A parliamentary report into antisemitism on Australian campuses found an ‘urgent need for reform’ to ensure the safety of Jewish students and staff. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Months after the release of a new definition of antisemitism, a string of Australian universities are yet to adopt it amid concerns it may contravene academic freedom.

The academic board at the Australian National University (ANU) has declined to adopt the definition, paving the way for the university to become the first to reject the policy, while at least 11 other institutions have not yet made a decision.

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