New anti-racism standard will force Australian universities to use definitions of antisemitism and Islamophobia
The Australian federal government is mandating that all universities adopt a formal anti-racism standard by 2027, which includes specific definitions for antisemitism and Islamophobia. This move follows a government-commissioned report that identified systemic racism across higher education institutions.
All universities will be required to adopt the anti-racism standard from 1 January 2027, and are allowed to use their own definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. All universities will be required to adopt the anti-racism standard from 1 January 2027, and are allowed to use their own definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Australian universities New anti-racism standard will force Australian universities to use definitions of antisemitism and Islamophobia Higher education chiefs, academics and students to give evidence this week at royal commission
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