University courses covering Israel-Palestine should be audited, Julian Leeser tells royal commission
Julian Leeser told the royal commission on antisemitism and social inclusion all universities should remove any ‘antisemitic materials’. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The GuardianView image in fullscreenJulian Leeser told the royal commission on antisemitism and social inclusion all universities should remove any ‘antisemitic materials’. He said his seven-year-old son “cried inconsolably” and asked him “Dad, are we going to be safe?”Leeser said since then, his son had been afraid to attend synagogues and outdoor communal events.“What sort of Australia are we setting up that a seven-year-old child doesn’t feel safe going to a place of worship?” he said.
- ▪Julian Leeser told the royal commission on antisemitism and social inclusion all universities should remove any ‘antisemitic materials’.
- ▪Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The GuardianView image in fullscreenJulian Leeser told the royal commission on antisemitism and social inclusion all universities should remove any ‘antisemitic materials’.
- ▪He said his seven-year-old son “cried inconsolably” and asked him “Dad, are we going to be safe?”Leeser said since then, his son had been afraid to attend synagogues and outdoor communal events.“What sort of Australia are we setting up that
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Julian Leeser told the royal commission on antisemitism and social inclusion all universities should remove any ‘antisemitic materials’. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The GuardianView image in fullscreenJulian Leeser told the royal commission on antisemitism and social inclusion all universities should remove any ‘antisemitic materials’. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The GuardianRoyal commission on antisemitism and social cohesionUniversity courses covering Israel-Palestine should be audited, Julian Leeser tells royal commissionInquiry’s focus this week is on security for the Jewish community, with the MP telling the commissioner his son is afraid to attend synagogues and events Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Caitlin CassidyFri 24 Jul 2026 04.30 EDTLast…
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