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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Alan Vaarwerk

Afternoon Update: universities targeted under antisemitism envoy plan; teen surfer found on remote island; and a human book chain

Prime minister Anthony Albanese and special envoy to combat antisemitism Jillian Segal speak to media
Prime minister Anthony Albanese and special envoy to combat antisemitism Jillian Segal at a press conference. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

Good afternoon. Universities and artists would have funding withheld if they fail to act against antisemitism, AI tools would be banned from sharing Jewish hatred, and the government would have new grounds to deport visitors under a wide-ranging plan presented to the prime minister by Australia’s antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal.

“There is no place in Australia for antisemitism. The kind of hatred and violence that we have seen on our streets recently is despicable and it won’t be tolerated and I want those responsible to face the full force of the law,” Anthony Albanese said on Thursday morning.

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