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Australia Targets University Funding Amid Rising Anti-Semitism

7/11/2025

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Australia's report on anti-Semitism, spearheaded by envoy Jillian Segal, calls for cutting funding to universities that neglect the safety of Jewish students and screening visa applicants for extremist beliefs. This initiative responds to a surge in anti-Semitic incidents since the Gaza conflict erupted in late 2023, with Prime Minister Albanese championing a united front against hate.

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Australia's report on anti-Semitism, spearheaded by envoy Jillian Segal, calls for cutting funding to universities that neglect the safety of Jewish students and screening visa applicants for extremist beliefs. This initiative responds to a surge in anti-Semitic incidents since the Gaza conflict erupted in late 2023, with Prime Minister Albanese championing a united front against hate.