Safe to speak at UNSW

At UNSW, we create safe spaces for students and staff to express different views without fear. If you see or experience something that does not feel right, SpeakUp at UNSW is a safe and confidential way to report concerns and get support. You can speak up as a student, staff member, member of the public, or anonymously. You are free to respectfully disagree, express your opinion, share your beliefs, and join or leave any club or organisation.

Foreign government harassment

One serious threat to these freedoms is foreign government harassment. This occurs when a foreign authority harasses, intimidates or monitors people to suppress their views.

Foreign government harassment targeted at universities (including students and staff) can show up in different ways, including:

• Threats or harassment online or in person
• Disinformation on social media
• Pressure through threats to family or friends overseas
• Interference with teaching, research or campus discussion
• Stalking or unwanted physical or digital surveillance
• Forced censorship or self-censorship
• Sharing private information without consent (doxing)

Such actions do not align with Academic Freedom, and the UNSW Code of Conduct and Values.

Where such actions may have been carried out by, or on behalf of a foreign state actor, this could constitute foreign government harassment. You are encouraged to Speak Up and submit a report to UNSW Conduct and Integrity.

Last edited on 16 September 2025