Social Cohesion in Australian Universities Has Reached Lowest Point: Experts

Recent incidents have intensified challenges, exposing intolerance and prejudice, experts told Senate inquiry on anti-Semitism.

People attend a vigil outside Sydney’s Town Hall in New South Wales, Australia on Oct. 7, 2024. Roni Bintang/Getty Images

Social cohesion across Australian universities has been under strain long before the Oct. 7 attacks, with rising tensions exposing underlying divisions.

The recent incidents have escalated these challenges, as highlighted during a Senate inquiry on anti-Semitism held on Nov. 29.