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Why is it so hard for unis to agree on a definition of ‘antisemitism’?

By Mareike Riedel, Senior lecturer in law, Macquarie University

Australian universities will have to adopt their own definitions of racism as of next year. This includes antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism towards First Nations people.

It is to make complaints easier and clearer, and enhance safety and inclusion on campus. But according to the new rules, introduced by the federal government this week, universities will not have to…

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