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Defund universities that allow anti-Semitism, says Australia envoy

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal speak to the media during a news conference in Sydney, Australia, on July 10, 2025 [Dan Himbrechts/AAPImage via AP]

Australia’s anti-Semitism envoy has called for the cancellation of funding to universities that tolerate anti-Jewish sentiment and the screening of migrants for anti-Semitic views under a sweeping plan presented to the government.

Jillian Segal made the recommendations in a report published on Thursday amid elevated concerns about anti-Semitism following a spate of violent incidents, including an alleged arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue last week.

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