Terms of reference

1.1On 29 October 2024, pursuant to subsection 7(c) of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011, the Attorney-General wrote to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights (the committee) to request that the committee inquire into and report on, antisemitism at Australian universities, and to consider:

the prevalence, nature and experiences of antisemitic activity at universities;

university frameworks for the prevention of, and response to, antisemitism at universities, including rules, policies and other measures introduced to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and academics;

the effectiveness and adequacy of those frameworks;

the support provided to students, staff and academics experiencing antisemitism at universities;

international experiences and best practices in dealing with antisemitic activity at universities;

what policy or regulatory changes are required to better address and prevent antisemitism at universities; and

any other relevant matters.

1.2The Attorney-General requested that the committee report to both Houses of Parliament by 31 March 2025.