Australia has introduced a new government strategy aimed at combating antisemitism in universities and arts institutions. Under this plan, institutions that fail to address antisemitic behavior among staff, students, and artists risk losing government funding. The strategy also includes proposals to deport individuals involved in antisemitic acts. This approach has drawn comparisons to measures taken in the United States, where similar funding conditions have been applied to institutions failing to tackle antisemitism. In the U.S., Columbia University is nearing a settlement with the Trump administration over allegations of civil rights violations related to antisemitism and racial discrimination. The university reportedly agreed to pay a $200 million fine and implement institutional reforms, including increased transparency in hiring and admissions processes. Australian university leaders, such as the University of Canberra's Vice-Chancellor Bill Shorten, have expressed commitment to not tolerating antisemitism on campuses. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has also been mentioned as potentially losing taxpayer funding if it does not address antisemitism adequately.
BREAKING: Columbia will reportedly pay a $200 million fine for violating Title VI. I urge the Trump administration not to stop with a fine, Columbia requires institutional change. https://t.co/YtKAtBqSIX
Columbia University has discussed paying roughly $200 million as part of a deal with the Trump administration to settle allegations of civil-rights violations https://t.co/0uUL2Bj0RF
University of Canberra's Vice-Chancellor Bill Shorten has outlined how the university plans to respond to a plan to stamp out antisemitism on campuses, saying “we’re not going to tolerate people being treated badly” due to their Jewish heritage. https://t.co/WJeBnc8rYw