Royal Commission Powers for Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities
Commission of Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities Bill 2024
Opposition BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Topics
antisemitism campus safety data collection education higher education privacy university policies
Introduced by: Senator Sarah Henderson (LIB)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Attorney-General must appoint a Judge to lead an inquiry into antisemitism at Australian universities.
The Commissioner must investigate antisemitic activity on campuses; this includes harassment, violence, and support for terrorist organisations.
The Commissioner must check if universities have used appropriate definitions of antisemitism; they must also review campus security and course materials.
The Commissioner can hold hearings inside or outside Australia.
The Commission of inquiry has the same powers and offences as a Royal Commission.
Department employees can disclose personal information to help the inquiry; this disclosure is authorised by law.
The Commissioner must recommend whether the government needs new laws, sanctions, or intervention powers to tackle antisemitism.