University courses covering Israel-Palestine should be audited, Julian Leeser tells royal commission
Summary
Julian Leeser, Australia’s shadow education minister, asked universities to review courses about Israel, Palestine, and Jewish topics to ensure fairness and remove antisemitic content. He also recommended using an official definition of antisemitism and improving security cooperation to protect the Jewish community after recent attacks.Key Facts
- Leeser called for audits of university courses teaching about Israel, Palestine, and Jewish subjects to ensure balanced and credible content.
- He expressed concern about antisemitism on university campuses after the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023.
- Leeser wants the government to require universities to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.
- Some university leaders worry the IHRA definition could limit academic freedom.
- Antisemitism today comes mainly from neo-Nazis, radical Islamist groups, and some academic and cultural left groups.
- The Dor Foundation, created to fight antisemitism, supports better cooperation between Jewish groups and law enforcement for safety.
- Security risks for the Jewish community have increased since the Bondi terror attack on 14 December 2025.
- University protest policies have changed recently, raising concerns about restrictions on academic freedom.
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