Australia's Antisemitism Plan: A Dangerous Crackdown on Dissent?

Critics slam Australia's proposed plan to defund institutions and charities failing to combat antisemitism, warning it could be used to silence dissent and echoing Trump-era tactics. The recommendations, detailed in a recent report by the Australian envoy, have sparked outrage, with concerns that the plan is overly broad and could chill free speech. Experts express deep concern over the potential for abuse and the chilling effect on legitimate criticism. Is this a necessary step to combat antisemitism, or a dangerous precedent?

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Australian politics, Australian education, Australian universities, Antisemitism, Australia news, Freedom of speech