On Tuesday 17 March, Dr Dave Rich MBE of the UK’s Community Security Trust (CST) addressed Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism and UNESCO’s Dialogue About the National Approach to Address Antisemitism in Australian Schools. Dr Rich’s keynote speech to the joint initiative offered international perspective and expertise.

David Gonski AC, Chair of the Antisemitism Education Taskforce, presented on the Taskforce’s current work and priorities. Visiting UNESCO staff outlined the framework of the program and its planned adaptation across different education sectors and jurisdictions within Australia.

The OHPI’s Dr Oboler attended the dialogue, which brought together representatives from all three school sectors, including government, Catholic, and independent schools, as well as education department officials from across Australia’s states and territories. Participants also included organisations such as Holocaust museums from around the country, reflecting a broad, cross-sector commitment to addressing antisemitism in educational settings.

The event was chaired by Jillian Segal AO, Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, and opened by NSW Minister for Education and Early Learning, Prue Car MP. Contributions were also delivered by Allegra Spender MP and Julian Leeser MP.

The day comprised a series of presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative knowledge sharing sessions aimed at informing a coordinated national approach to addressing antisemitism in schools.

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