1/ Statement from @austhistassoc.bsky.social on the unconscionable decision by Universities Australia to unilaterally adopt a definition of antisemitism that unlike IHRA includes critiques of Zionism across 39 universities, following a recommendation by a joint parliamentary committee. Full text 👇 - ThreadSky

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1/ Statement from @austhistassoc.bsky.social on the unconscionable decision by Universities Australia to unilaterally adopt a definition of antisemitism that unlike IHRA includes critiques of Zionism across 39 universities, following a recommendation by a joint parliamentary committee.

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queerstorian.bsky.social•2 days ago

2/ “The Australian Historical Association is staunchly opposed to antisemitism and all forms of discriminatory hate speech and action. We advocate for the ability of historians to produce excellent and ethical historical research, free from discrimination, vilification and the infringement of…

queerstorian.bsky.social•2 days ago

3/ “academic freedom (including direct political interference).
As such, the AHA is concerned that a proposed and enforceable Universities Australia definition of antisemitism moves beyond the matter of combatting hate speech and places new limits on scholarly scrutiny…

queerstorian.bsky.social•2 days ago

4/ “and criticism of Israel and Zionism by Australian academics. Such rules do not exist in relation to other nation states, faiths or political movements. The AHA is concerned that this new definition of antisemitism could restrict academic freedom, with negative impacts on…

queerstorian.bsky.social•2 days ago

5/ “teaching and research by historians in Australian universities.”
AHA Executive Committee
27 February 2025

**I’m proud to be an AHA member!**

queerstorian.bsky.social•2 days ago

Adding the @austhistassoc.bsky.social ‘s own post, which I didn’t see before posting the statement myself!

https://bsky.app/profile/austhistassoc.bsky.social/post/3lj54ktwj5x2m

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