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Anti-Semitism report 'runs risk of being too sweeping'

As the federal government mulls recommendations of a major anti-Semitism report, an outspoken Labor MP warns against a "heavy-handed" response.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025

Right-wing political group Advance is in the headlines. What is it and what does it stand for?

Political lobby group Advance has been back in the headlines this week. It was revealed an organisation headed by the husband of the Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism, Jillian Segal, donated A$50,000 to the group.

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2025

Free speech concerns over defining anti-Semitism

A proposal that Australia adopt an international organisation's definition of anti-Semitism could impact free speech, a legal expert has warned.

AAP · Jul 15, 2025

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PM hails ‘very constructive’ meeting – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2025

Antisemitism plan fails on a number of fronts – a contentious definition of hate is just the start

The antisemitism strategy presented to the Albanese government has attracted considerable – and wholly justifed – criticism.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025

View from The Hill: Segal’s antisemitism plan gives government controversy, not clarity

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may be rueing what seemed a good idea at the time – the appointment of a special envoy to combat antisemitism (as well as an envoy to combat Islamophobia).

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025

Antisemitism envoy denies involvement in major donation by husband’s company to rightwing group Advance

Records show company co-directed by Jillian Segal’s husband donated $50,000 in 2024 to lobby group which campaigned against Albanese and pro-Palestine protests

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2025

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Call for envoy's resignation after husband's donation

Australia's anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal has been called on to resign after it was revealed a trust linked to her husband made a controversial donation.

AAP · Jul 14, 2025

Greens question ‘due diligence’ around Labor’s antisemitism envoy pick – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2025

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Critics of a report by Australia's anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal say it risks undermining free expression and marginalising already vulnerable communities.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Australian government not suspending ads or posts on X amid antisemitic Grok chatbot incident

Finance department says advertising not paused during or after platform’s ‘MechaHitler’ outburst, as antisemitism envoy praises Musk-owned platform for ‘rooting out hate’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2025

The special envoy’s plan is the latest push to weaponise antisemitism in Australia, as a relentless campaign pays off

The omissions are as important as the inclusions in Jillian Segal’s plan, which is guilty of overreach

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025

Australia must combat antisemitism, but not simply defer to demands of some voices

The special envoy’s plan will never be effective if it tackles only the symptoms and refuses to acknowledge let alone address a key driver

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025

Barnaby Joyce vows to wind back ‘lunatic crusade’ of net zero with private member’s bill – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2025

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AAP · Jul 10, 2025

'Extraordinary overreach': anti-Semitism report blasted

A pro-Palestinian artist has taken aim at recommendations to crack down on anti-Semitism, branding them part of a strategy to achieve "cultural apartheid".

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2025

What is Australia’s proposed antisemitism plan – and why are some parts causing concern?

PM will ‘work constructively’ with antisemitism envoy but legal groups are concerned that threatening university and arts funding could affect freedom of speech

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2025

Australian envoy’s antisemitism plan criticised as ‘Trumpian’ over concerns changes could be used to silence dissent

Recommendations to remove funding from institutions or charities that fail to act on antisemitism are ‘deeply dangerous’, critics say

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2025

Defund universities that allow anti-Semitism, says Australia envoy

Migrants would face deportation for espousing anti-Jewish sentiment under sweeping plan.

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The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Report on curbing anitsemitism in Australia recommends threatening university funding

A report is recommending Australian universities lose government funding unless they address attacks on Jewish students and for potential immigrants to be screened for political affiliations

AAP · Jul 10, 2025

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Human rights' lawyers warn a crackdown on certain forms of protests following a spate of anti-Semitic incidents, risks taking the state down a "chilling" path.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2025

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

The government has not committed to the plan in full, but the PM indicated he is open to parts of it and some components could be implemented quickly

The Conversation · Jul 10, 2025

Envoy’s plan to fight antisemitism would put universities on notice over funding

The government’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal, has recommended universities that fail to properly deal with the issue should have government funding terminated.

AAP · Jul 10, 2025

Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms have become "major vectors of hate" as a major report aimed at combating anti-Semitism targets algorithms and bots.

International Business Times · Jul 10, 2025

Jewish Australians Feel 'Very Unsafe' After Rise In Attacks: Envoy

Jewish Australians feel "very unsafe" after a surge in threats, vandalism and violence since the outbreak of hostilities in Gaza, Australia's antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal said Thursday.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2025

Universities and artists face funding threat under antisemitism plan being considered by Australian government

Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal also urges Labor government to bolster education and seek new powers to deport visitors

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