UNSW academic subjected to Nazi salutes in class, antisemitism commission hears
A royal commission into antisemitism in Australia heard testimony from a UNSW academic who was subjected to Nazi salutes by students in his classroom. The incident is part of a broader investigation into the experiences of Jewish students and staff within universities.
Why it matters
The report underscores rising concerns regarding antisemitism on university campuses and the adequacy of institutional responses to hate speech.
A UNSW academic has told the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion he was subjected to Nazi salutes while in class./iStockphoto A UNSW academic has told the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion he was subjected to Nazi salutes while in class./iStockphoto Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion UNSW academic subjected to Nazi salutes in class, antisemitism commission hears Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears lived experiences of Jewish students and academics
The article reports on testimony provided to a formal commission, maintaining a neutral tone while documenting the allegations.
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