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Racism and antisemitism ‘pervasive’ at universities: report

Tom McIlroy
Tom McIlroyCanberra Bureau Chief

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Jewish students have told a review into racism on university campuses they face a barrage of antisemitism and hate, including intimidation and exclusion, stemming from the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel.

An interim report by the Australian Human Rights Commission said Jewish students believed university administrations were incapable or unwilling to adequately address their safety concerns, including over targeted harassment and neo-Nazi activities.

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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com

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