Antisemitism

UNSW Policies

The following policies and procedures collectively define standards for addressing antisemitism, guiding community conduct, safeguarding the safety of all members of the UNSW community, and upholding freedom of speech.

The UNSW Code of Conduct and Values sits at the apex of the University’s policy framework, and is subordinate only to relevant legislation. It establishes the standards of behaviour and values that apply to all members of the University community and underpins all subordinate policies, procedures and guidelines.

The French Model Code on Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom forms part of the Code of Conduct and defines both rights and responsibilities across the University.

The Code of Conduct makes clear there is no place at UNSW for any form of discrimination, harassment, vilification, victimisation, retaliation, bullying, violence, gender‑based violence, racism or modern slavery.

The Code is directly relevant to anti‑racism and to combating antisemitism and religious vilification. 

The Code clearly affirms that students and staff may debate and critically examine ideas, including complex and contested political issues, in relation to their subjects of study and research.

However, these freedoms do not extend to conduct that constitutes discrimination, harassment or vilification, including antisemitism, or that undermines the safety, dignity and inclusion of others.

Freedom of speech and academic freedom – cornerstones of Australian universities – are appropriately subject to reasonable and proportionate regulation necessary to discharge the University’s duty to foster the wellbeing of students and staff. This includes ensuring that no member of staff or student suffers unfair disadvantage or adverse discrimination, or conduct intended to humiliate or intimidate.

UNSW provides clear pathways for reporting concerns, with matters managed through established complaints and disciplinary processes.

Other relevant policies 

• Anti-Racism and Anti-Religious Vilification Policy
  

• Campus Policy
  

• Promotional and Advertising Guidelines for UNSW Campuses
  

• Public Assembly Risk Assessment Form
  

• Standard for Visiting Speakers
  

• Complaints Management & Investigation Policy and Procedure (CMIPP) 

• The University of New South Wales (Academic Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2023 (see cl 22 Intellectual Freedom) 

• The University of New South Wales (Professional Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2023 (see cl 9 Intellectual Freedom)