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Business Recorder
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Bilawal condemns murder of couple in Balochistan
KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a couple in Balochistan who had married by choice, expressing profound grief and outrage over the incident. A horrifying video of the crime went viral on social media the previous day, further intensifying public shock and sorrow. He said that those involved in this heinous murder are nothing less than beasts and deserve no mercy. He expressed hope that the perpetrators would be swiftly brought to justice. Highlighting the severity of the crime, he stressed that this is a clear act of gender-based terrorism and should serve as a test case for the Balochistan government. The PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Islam grants women the right to marry by choice, and the Constitution of Pakistan upholds and guarantees this right. He emphasized that the Pakistan Peoples Party has a clear manifesto of zero tolerance for violence and discrimination against women.
See - Sada Elbalad
3 days ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Pakistan condemns terrorism in all forms, manifestations: FO
SeeNews Press Release Pakistan condemns terrorism in all forms and manifestations; zero tolerance, and international cooperation against terrorism are cornerstone of our policy. Pakistan has been, and is a frontline state against terrorism, and has contributed tremendously towards achievement of global peace through its CT efforts including apprehension of Terrorist Sharifullah, the mastermind of Abbey Gate Bombing. 🔊PR No.2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ 🔗⬇️ — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 18, 2025 Investigations into Pahalgam incident, that happened in internationally recognized disputed region of IIOJ&K, are still inconclusive. Any linkage with LeT, a defunct organization banned in Pakistan belies ground realities. Pakistan has effectively and comprehensively dismantled concerned outfits, arrested and prosecuted the leadership, and deradicalized its cadres. While the issue under consideration pertains to US domestic laws, India has a track record of exploiting such designations to push anti-Pakistan propaganda with a view to divert international attention from its irresponsible and rogue behavior, including ongoing human rights atrocities, especially in IIOJ&K. As Pakistan continues to remain counter-terrorism bulwark through unparalleled sacrifices and efficacy, we urge international community to adopt objective and non-discriminatory policies to address this global menace through collective efforts which necessitate that terrorist organizations like Majeed Brigade must also be listed as alias of BLA. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
The Independent
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Kids need lessons on misogyny and Andrew Tate at school – who else is going to teach them?
I had one of those startling and shocking 'overwhelmed parent' moments, last week. The kind where you feel a sudden and all-encompassing crushing sense of helplessness. I literally put my head in my hands and sighed. The reason? My teenage daughter told me that a kid at school had spotted her Pride bracelet from the parade we'd been to, the weekend before – pointed and shouted 'Eww'. He then proceeded to quiz my little girl, incredulously by the sounds of it, on why she supported LGBT+ rights. Upon which – slightly flustered – she did something I'm achingly proud of: she took a spontaneous straw poll of tolerance in her classroom; asking each child around her whether or not they supported Pride (and all that it stands for). Her passion at 13 impressed me, but didn't surprise me. After all, just the week before, she came with me to The Independent's annual protest at Pride 2025 – as the official publishing partner for Pride London, we march proudly and openly in the parade. She was by my side as we listened to impassioned speeches from those who have experienced LGBT+ targeted hate crime; as we confronted small and unwelcome pockets of prejudice on the streets; as we danced and cheered and clapped. Our overt display of support couldn't come at a more crucial time: this year, the UK dropped down the European rankings for LGBT+ rights to 22nd – we were once top. In April, we witnessed the clampdown on trans rights as the Supreme Court ruled on the 'biological' definition of sex. It is entirely our duty, as parents and carers, to educate the next generation to keep fighting this fight for all our rights. Now, here for the head in hands bit: my daughter dug around in her blazer pocket while telling me about what had happened in class, then produced a piece of bedraggled paper. On it, she'd written two columns – 'For' and 'Against'. In the 'for' column were eight names, mostly girls. In the 'against' column were 14 names, overwhelmingly boys. The next lesson that day, she said, had been PSHE – Personal, Social, Health and Economic education ('sex ed', to you and me). The teacher told them all of the different definitions that fall under the LGBT+ umbrella – from asexual to aromantic; lesbian, gay and bisexual to trans, intersex, queer and questioning. At the end of the lesson, the original kid who'd shouted 'Eww' turned to my child with an eye-roll and said, 'I bet you loved that lesson.' He meant it as an insult, of course. Now, while this example is about LGBT+ rights – and I'm as offended and saddened as any other liberal parent that some kids are taught to stigmatise those with lives different to them – I can't blame the teachers. They seem to be doing a banging job of explaining the need for diversity and inclusivity in the curriculum (though a special exception goes to the teacher who told my daughter and the rest of Year 7s that abortion meant 'killing children' in last year's science lesson). So, who's really to blame? It can only be other parents. Which is why I believe it entirely right that our schools take over responsibility for teaching our kids how to combat issues including misogyny and how to resist 'incel' ('involuntary celibate') culture under new school guidance which was published on Tuesday – the rules will be mandatory from September 2026. The vital guidance will be taught as part of the relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) framework and according to the government, will specifically aim to help boys find positive role models – and counter the increasing spread of sexist online content from so-called 'manosphere' influencers like Tate. Secondary schools will also be required to provide young people with greater awareness of AI, deepfakes – and the links between pornography and misogyny – but will also aim not to 'stigmatise boys for being boys'. It couldn't come at a more pertinent time – the Department for Education (DfE) reports that misogynistic attitudes have reached 'epidemic scale' among young people, with 54 per cent of those aged 11-19 saying they had witnessed misogynist comments. My daughter is one of them. The kind of prejudice she witnessed about LGBT+ rights in her classroom is by no means an isolated example – these kinds of negative comments are also, far too often, aimed at girls. We already know that research suggests some 22 per cent of primary school-aged girls have seen or been shown 'rude images online'; and just last year, Ofsted reported a 'scourge' of sexism in the classroom – upon which, Labour promised to tackle misogyny in UK classrooms as part of its pledge to halve violence against women and girls. This guidance would go some way towards making this happen – in allowing teachers to 'sensitively respond to topics that children might have seen online or heard from their friends'. Like anti-LGBT+ sentiment, I suppose. And for those kids who are LGBT+, Tuesday's guidance also includes requirements on helping children with their mental health, including working with mental health professionals to discuss suicide prevention 'in an age-appropriate way'. We can't do this alone – there are far too few of us committed to teaching our kids to do the right thing, or brave enough to mention it at all. If watching Adolescence taught us anything, it's that education starts within the home – this goes for tolerance or prejudice. What we need to do is teach our kids to clap back against prejudice, wherever they see it. To counter hate with education, to protest against discrimination. But I'm not convinced that all other parents are doing a great job – that's why it's so vital that their teachers do.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
IIM-C's academic council to take call on student arrested for rape
The Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C) has called a meeting of its academic council this week over the arrest of a second-year student in a rape case. Paramanand Mahaveer Toppannawar, 26, was arrested last Saturday for allegedly raping a young woman in a hostel room on the Joka campus of the institute. He is in police custody till July 19. According to an official of the premier institute, the academic council will take a call on whether to allow Toppannawar to attend classes if the court grants him bail. 'Attendance is mandatory in the two-year MBA programme. Since Toppannawar is in police custody, he has missed some classes. So, the academic council of the institute has to take a legal opinion regarding whether to allow him to attend classes if he gets bail. If he is found guilty, his degree will be cancelled,' said an official. Following the arrest of the student in the rape case, the IIM-C, in a statement, had said: 'The institute has zero tolerance for such incidents and remains steadfast in upholding a safe and respectful campus environment. We are also taking all necessary steps to support the process of ongoing investigation and ensure that institutional protocols are adhered to.' The IIM-C had also sent an email to students, asking them to reach out to the institute's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and student council with any concerns or questions. A standard operating protocol (SOP) was also circulated for the students and professors living on the campus. Meanwhile, the SIT of Kolkata Police, which is probing the rape case, is screening through the call data records (CDR) of the accused and the woman to ascertain how long they knew each other. 'The accused is giving contradictory statements. Sometimes he says he met the woman on a dating app, sometimes he claims to know her through a counselling app. This needs to be investigated. We are also trying to know whether the accused used sleeping pills to spike the food and water offered to the woman,' a senior police officer involved in the probe said. In her complaint to the police on July 12, the woman, who claimed to be a psychologist, had alleged that Toppaunwar called her to the Joka campus a day ago for a 'counselling session', and the two had met on social media. The woman alleged that she lost consciousness and was raped after she consumed spiked food and water offered by the accused on a hostel room.
The Advertiser
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
'Huge focus' on universities as PM unveils plan to tackle anti-Semitism
Universities could be stripped of government funding if they fail to combat anti-Semitism from staff or students, as part of a proposal unveiled by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday. "There are Jewish students who have been attacked, vilified, abused, because of their identification ... by a perpetrator for being Jewish," Mr Albanese told reporters in Sydney. "That has no place in Australia." A 20-page report by Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal, released on Thursday, recommends a "report card" system whereby universities could be ranked and scored on how well they combat anti-Semitism - with Commonwealth funding to be withdrawn if they do not meet standards. The plan aims to address Australia's rising anti-Semitism since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, including on university campuses where pro-Palestinian protesters have clashed with Jewish students. Ms Segal said universities, which she has previously accused of being "in denial" about anti-Semitism, would be "a huge focus" as she worked with the government to tackle the issue and that they would be "expected to uphold consistent standards and demonstrate accountability". "We cannot hope to really abolish anti-Semitism, but we can push it to the margins of society. It must not be considered acceptable," she said. "Education is central. It shapes not only what young Australians know, but how they think and how they treat others." READ MORE: The report said universities "must ensure they adopt a definition of anti-Semitism that is effective in addressing anti-Semitism on campus practically, including being integrated into codes of conduct," the plan says. "They must also report transparently on complaints and disciplinary actions." It said universities "must embrace cultural change to end their tolerance for anti-Semitic conduct". Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has repeatedly defended the university's handling of anti-Semitism on campus, including after it investigated alleged anti-Semitic gestures during a student meeting and found "that did not, in fact, happen". She told a Senate estimates hearing last year that "academic freedom and freedom of speech are not absolute" and that protesters chanting "antifada" and "from the river to the sea" had been told to stop. Jewish students at the ANU have told this masthead they felt abandoned by the university. Mr Albanese also put arts bodies on notice that they could lose funding over anti-Semitic creative works and said social media platforms would be a focus. "I think there is an impact of social media where algorithms work to reinforce people's views," Mr Albanese said when asked if Australians were becoming more intolerant of each other's views. "That's the way that algorithms work; they push people towards extremes ... Australia wants a country that's in the centre." The report also recommended that border force officials be trained to spot and deport anti-Semites. The Prime Minister said the plan would be successful "when Australia is the sort of country ... where students can go to school without any fear, where cultural diversity and expression is flourishing." He said criticism of both Israel and the Palestinian authority were valid but that "respectful dialogue" was needed when discussing the Middle East. The government's response was to be stepped out over several years, with key implementation details - including legislation - yet to be announced. The report said if systemic problems remained in Australian universities by semester one of 2026, the government should appoint a commission of inquiry into campus anti-Semitism, "including the sources of funding for organised clusters of anti-Semitism". An ANU spokesperson said the university had been "working to update and improve our policies and procedures to ensure that we balance attention to community wellbeing and safety with academic freedom [and] to make our campus an inclusive community environment". "We believe that education is fundamental to creating inclusive and respectful attitudes and behaviours," the spokesperson said. "We are now actively reviewing the Segal Report and welcome the opportunity to address the recommendations." The ANU was rolling out compulsory professional development modules with resources on anti-Semitism, racism and other forms of discrimination and engaging with Jewish student representatives. Victoria established an anti-Semitism task force after an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue over the weekend, the latest violent attack targeting Jewish Australians across the nation. Similar violent attacks have taken place in Sydney. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, who visited the East Melbourne Synagogue on Tuesday, said it was "very confronting to hear how Jewish Australians feel right now" and that the Coalition would continue to "demand a stronger accountability from the Prime Minister in the face of this anti-Semitism". Ms Ley called on the government to implement a 15-point plan to defeat anti-Semitism in Australia released by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry after the Sky News Antisemitism Summit in February. The University of Canberra has been approached for comment. Universities could be stripped of government funding if they fail to combat anti-Semitism from staff or students, as part of a proposal unveiled by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday. "There are Jewish students who have been attacked, vilified, abused, because of their identification ... by a perpetrator for being Jewish," Mr Albanese told reporters in Sydney. "That has no place in Australia." A 20-page report by Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal, released on Thursday, recommends a "report card" system whereby universities could be ranked and scored on how well they combat anti-Semitism - with Commonwealth funding to be withdrawn if they do not meet standards. The plan aims to address Australia's rising anti-Semitism since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, including on university campuses where pro-Palestinian protesters have clashed with Jewish students. Ms Segal said universities, which she has previously accused of being "in denial" about anti-Semitism, would be "a huge focus" as she worked with the government to tackle the issue and that they would be "expected to uphold consistent standards and demonstrate accountability". "We cannot hope to really abolish anti-Semitism, but we can push it to the margins of society. It must not be considered acceptable," she said. "Education is central. It shapes not only what young Australians know, but how they think and how they treat others." READ MORE: The report said universities "must ensure they adopt a definition of anti-Semitism that is effective in addressing anti-Semitism on campus practically, including being integrated into codes of conduct," the plan says. "They must also report transparently on complaints and disciplinary actions." It said universities "must embrace cultural change to end their tolerance for anti-Semitic conduct". Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has repeatedly defended the university's handling of anti-Semitism on campus, including after it investigated alleged anti-Semitic gestures during a student meeting and found "that did not, in fact, happen". She told a Senate estimates hearing last year that "academic freedom and freedom of speech are not absolute" and that protesters chanting "antifada" and "from the river to the sea" had been told to stop. Jewish students at the ANU have told this masthead they felt abandoned by the university. Mr Albanese also put arts bodies on notice that they could lose funding over anti-Semitic creative works and said social media platforms would be a focus. "I think there is an impact of social media where algorithms work to reinforce people's views," Mr Albanese said when asked if Australians were becoming more intolerant of each other's views. "That's the way that algorithms work; they push people towards extremes ... Australia wants a country that's in the centre." The report also recommended that border force officials be trained to spot and deport anti-Semites. The Prime Minister said the plan would be successful "when Australia is the sort of country ... where students can go to school without any fear, where cultural diversity and expression is flourishing." He said criticism of both Israel and the Palestinian authority were valid but that "respectful dialogue" was needed when discussing the Middle East. The government's response was to be stepped out over several years, with key implementation details - including legislation - yet to be announced. The report said if systemic problems remained in Australian universities by semester one of 2026, the government should appoint a commission of inquiry into campus anti-Semitism, "including the sources of funding for organised clusters of anti-Semitism". An ANU spokesperson said the university had been "working to update and improve our policies and procedures to ensure that we balance attention to community wellbeing and safety with academic freedom [and] to make our campus an inclusive community environment". "We believe that education is fundamental to creating inclusive and respectful attitudes and behaviours," the spokesperson said. "We are now actively reviewing the Segal Report and welcome the opportunity to address the recommendations." The ANU was rolling out compulsory professional development modules with resources on anti-Semitism, racism and other forms of discrimination and engaging with Jewish student representatives. Victoria established an anti-Semitism task force after an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue over the weekend, the latest violent attack targeting Jewish Australians across the nation. Similar violent attacks have taken place in Sydney. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, who visited the East Melbourne Synagogue on Tuesday, said it was "very confronting to hear how Jewish Australians feel right now" and that the Coalition would continue to "demand a stronger accountability from the Prime Minister in the face of this anti-Semitism". Ms Ley called on the government to implement a 15-point plan to defeat anti-Semitism in Australia released by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry after the Sky News Antisemitism Summit in February. The University of Canberra has been approached for comment. Universities could be stripped of government funding if they fail to combat anti-Semitism from staff or students, as part of a proposal unveiled by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday. "There are Jewish students who have been attacked, vilified, abused, because of their identification ... by a perpetrator for being Jewish," Mr Albanese told reporters in Sydney. "That has no place in Australia." A 20-page report by Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal, released on Thursday, recommends a "report card" system whereby universities could be ranked and scored on how well they combat anti-Semitism - with Commonwealth funding to be withdrawn if they do not meet standards. The plan aims to address Australia's rising anti-Semitism since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, including on university campuses where pro-Palestinian protesters have clashed with Jewish students. Ms Segal said universities, which she has previously accused of being "in denial" about anti-Semitism, would be "a huge focus" as she worked with the government to tackle the issue and that they would be "expected to uphold consistent standards and demonstrate accountability". "We cannot hope to really abolish anti-Semitism, but we can push it to the margins of society. It must not be considered acceptable," she said. "Education is central. It shapes not only what young Australians know, but how they think and how they treat others." READ MORE: The report said universities "must ensure they adopt a definition of anti-Semitism that is effective in addressing anti-Semitism on campus practically, including being integrated into codes of conduct," the plan says. "They must also report transparently on complaints and disciplinary actions." It said universities "must embrace cultural change to end their tolerance for anti-Semitic conduct". Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has repeatedly defended the university's handling of anti-Semitism on campus, including after it investigated alleged anti-Semitic gestures during a student meeting and found "that did not, in fact, happen". She told a Senate estimates hearing last year that "academic freedom and freedom of speech are not absolute" and that protesters chanting "antifada" and "from the river to the sea" had been told to stop. Jewish students at the ANU have told this masthead they felt abandoned by the university. Mr Albanese also put arts bodies on notice that they could lose funding over anti-Semitic creative works and said social media platforms would be a focus. "I think there is an impact of social media where algorithms work to reinforce people's views," Mr Albanese said when asked if Australians were becoming more intolerant of each other's views. "That's the way that algorithms work; they push people towards extremes ... Australia wants a country that's in the centre." The report also recommended that border force officials be trained to spot and deport anti-Semites. The Prime Minister said the plan would be successful "when Australia is the sort of country ... where students can go to school without any fear, where cultural diversity and expression is flourishing." He said criticism of both Israel and the Palestinian authority were valid but that "respectful dialogue" was needed when discussing the Middle East. The government's response was to be stepped out over several years, with key implementation details - including legislation - yet to be announced. The report said if systemic problems remained in Australian universities by semester one of 2026, the government should appoint a commission of inquiry into campus anti-Semitism, "including the sources of funding for organised clusters of anti-Semitism". An ANU spokesperson said the university had been "working to update and improve our policies and procedures to ensure that we balance attention to community wellbeing and safety with academic freedom [and] to make our campus an inclusive community environment". "We believe that education is fundamental to creating inclusive and respectful attitudes and behaviours," the spokesperson said. "We are now actively reviewing the Segal Report and welcome the opportunity to address the recommendations." The ANU was rolling out compulsory professional development modules with resources on anti-Semitism, racism and other forms of discrimination and engaging with Jewish student representatives. Victoria established an anti-Semitism task force after an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue over the weekend, the latest violent attack targeting Jewish Australians across the nation. Similar violent attacks have taken place in Sydney. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, who visited the East Melbourne Synagogue on Tuesday, said it was "very confronting to hear how Jewish Australians feel right now" and that the Coalition would continue to "demand a stronger accountability from the Prime Minister in the face of this anti-Semitism". Ms Ley called on the government to implement a 15-point plan to defeat anti-Semitism in Australia released by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry after the Sky News Antisemitism Summit in February. The University of Canberra has been approached for comment. Universities could be stripped of government funding if they fail to combat anti-Semitism from staff or students, as part of a proposal unveiled by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday. "There are Jewish students who have been attacked, vilified, abused, because of their identification ... by a perpetrator for being Jewish," Mr Albanese told reporters in Sydney. "That has no place in Australia." A 20-page report by Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal, released on Thursday, recommends a "report card" system whereby universities could be ranked and scored on how well they combat anti-Semitism - with Commonwealth funding to be withdrawn if they do not meet standards. The plan aims to address Australia's rising anti-Semitism since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, including on university campuses where pro-Palestinian protesters have clashed with Jewish students. Ms Segal said universities, which she has previously accused of being "in denial" about anti-Semitism, would be "a huge focus" as she worked with the government to tackle the issue and that they would be "expected to uphold consistent standards and demonstrate accountability". "We cannot hope to really abolish anti-Semitism, but we can push it to the margins of society. It must not be considered acceptable," she said. "Education is central. It shapes not only what young Australians know, but how they think and how they treat others." READ MORE: The report said universities "must ensure they adopt a definition of anti-Semitism that is effective in addressing anti-Semitism on campus practically, including being integrated into codes of conduct," the plan says. "They must also report transparently on complaints and disciplinary actions." It said universities "must embrace cultural change to end their tolerance for anti-Semitic conduct". Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has repeatedly defended the university's handling of anti-Semitism on campus, including after it investigated alleged anti-Semitic gestures during a student meeting and found "that did not, in fact, happen". She told a Senate estimates hearing last year that "academic freedom and freedom of speech are not absolute" and that protesters chanting "antifada" and "from the river to the sea" had been told to stop. Jewish students at the ANU have told this masthead they felt abandoned by the university. Mr Albanese also put arts bodies on notice that they could lose funding over anti-Semitic creative works and said social media platforms would be a focus. "I think there is an impact of social media where algorithms work to reinforce people's views," Mr Albanese said when asked if Australians were becoming more intolerant of each other's views. "That's the way that algorithms work; they push people towards extremes ... Australia wants a country that's in the centre." The report also recommended that border force officials be trained to spot and deport anti-Semites. The Prime Minister said the plan would be successful "when Australia is the sort of country ... where students can go to school without any fear, where cultural diversity and expression is flourishing." He said criticism of both Israel and the Palestinian authority were valid but that "respectful dialogue" was needed when discussing the Middle East. The government's response was to be stepped out over several years, with key implementation details - including legislation - yet to be announced. The report said if systemic problems remained in Australian universities by semester one of 2026, the government should appoint a commission of inquiry into campus anti-Semitism, "including the sources of funding for organised clusters of anti-Semitism". An ANU spokesperson said the university had been "working to update and improve our policies and procedures to ensure that we balance attention to community wellbeing and safety with academic freedom [and] to make our campus an inclusive community environment". "We believe that education is fundamental to creating inclusive and respectful attitudes and behaviours," the spokesperson said. "We are now actively reviewing the Segal Report and welcome the opportunity to address the recommendations." The ANU was rolling out compulsory professional development modules with resources on anti-Semitism, racism and other forms of discrimination and engaging with Jewish student representatives. Victoria established an anti-Semitism task force after an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue over the weekend, the latest violent attack targeting Jewish Australians across the nation. Similar violent attacks have taken place in Sydney. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, who visited the East Melbourne Synagogue on Tuesday, said it was "very confronting to hear how Jewish Australians feel right now" and that the Coalition would continue to "demand a stronger accountability from the Prime Minister in the face of this anti-Semitism". Ms Ley called on the government to implement a 15-point plan to defeat anti-Semitism in Australia released by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry after the Sky News Antisemitism Summit in February. The University of Canberra has been approached for comment.
