Tag: antisemitism
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Go8 submission to TEQSA consultation on the draft ‘Statement of Regulatory Expectations: Adopting a definition of antisemitism’
The Group of Eight (Go8) recognises antisemitism as a serious, current and ongoing issue requiring sustained institutional action. Our members are committed to providing safe, respectful and inclusive university environments, while upholding academic freedom, freedom of speech, lawful expression, and procedural fairness. The Go8 supports the amended Higher Education Standards…
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Media release: Go8 supports stronger university governance and action against racism
The Group of Eight (Go8) supports the Australian Government’s ambition to strengthen governance standards across the university sector and take action against racism. Go8 Chief Executive Vicki Thomson said Australia’s leading research-intensive universities recognise their responsibility to maintain public trust and confidence while fostering safe, inclusive and respectful campus environments.…
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Report: Go8 Expert Advisory Committee on Combatting Antisemitism (EACCA)
The Group of Eight (Go8) Board has received the final report of the Expert Advisory Committee on Combatting Antisemitism (EACCA) and will carefully review the report and its recommendations. We recognise the work of Dr Alan Finkel AC and the committee members to deliver this report. The Go8 is deeply…
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Media statement: University Report Card Sectoral Assessment
The Group of Eight takes the Craven report seriously. Any suggestion that universities are not doing enough to protect students and staff from harassment, intimidation or hate must be treated with urgency. Australia’s leading research universities accept that responsibility does not end with policy statements. It rests on what happens…
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Go8 statement on the Australian Human Rights Commission Respect at Uni Report
Quotes attributable to Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson: “The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Racism@Uni Study makes for sobering reading. It presents confronting evidence that racism is experienced by too many students and staff, with profound impacts, and that institutional responses have not always met the seriousness of the…
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Media release: Go8 Expert Oversight and Implementation Committee on Antisemitism
The Group of Eight (Go8), representing Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, has established an Expert Oversight and Implementation Committee on Antisemitism to lead decisive action to eradicate antisemitism on university campuses. Earlier this week the Go8 Board confirmed that the committee will be Chaired by distinguished Australian, Dr Alan Finkel AC, bringing exceptional leadership…
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STATEMENT FROM THE GROUP OF EIGHT
The Group of Eight (Go8) – Australia’s leading universities – unequivocally condemns the heinous terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, which struck peaceful families and community members gathering for a Hanukkah celebration. We extend our deepest condolences to victims, their families, and the Jewish community, and we stand in solidarity with…
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Media statement: Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights Inquiry into antisemitism report
Go8 universities are determined to take all necessary actions to both respond to and prevent antisemitism oncampus. Our universities must be places where people can agree or disagree well, where everyone not only feels safeand welcome but are. We cannot and must not tolerate antisemitic behaviour. Whilst our universities did…
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Opening statement: Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights – Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities
Opening statement from Vicki Thomson, Chief Executive, The Group of Eight The rise of antisemitism globally and in Australia since 7 October 2023 has been shocking. The fault lines in our social cohesion have been exposed – be it in our communities, in our schools, here in Parliament House and…
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Opening Statement: Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee Commission of Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities Bill 2024 (No. 2)
Opening statement from Dr Matthew Brown, Deputy Chief Executive, The Group of Eight The Group of Eight unconditionally rejects all forms of hate and prejudice which are absolutely unacceptable and puts our social cohesion as a nation at risk. We are deeply concerned about the increase in antisemitism since 7…
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Go8 submission to the Commission of Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities Bill 2024
Committee SecretarySenate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee The Group of Eight (Go8) submission to the Commission of Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities Bill (Antisemitism Bill) represents the views of the Go8 network, and our members may make their own, more detailed submissions. The Go8 consents to this submission being…