Universities and artists face funding threat under antisemitism plan being considered by Australian government
Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal also urges Labor government to bolster education and seek new powers to deport visitors
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Universities and artists would have funding withheld if they fail to act against antisemitism, AI tools would be banned from sharing Jewish hatred, and the government would have new grounds to deport visitors under a wide-ranging plan put forward by Australia's antisemitism envoy.
The federal Labor government has not committed to the plan in full, with the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, saying he would consider the recommendations of his handpicked envoy, Jillian Segal, which also propose her office would monitor" media coverage and bolster education in schools and workplaces.
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