Australian Human Rights Commission Respect at Uni Interim Report December 2024 Below are some examples of university initiatives. These examples are nonexhaustive. Perceptions of the adequacy and effectiveness of university responses is a key area of focus for the Study and initial insights are included in Part 3. (i) Monash University Monash has an Anti-Racism Statement that focuses on eliminating racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, as well as other peoples of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, cultures and religions. It incorporates the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. The Anti-Racism Statement is supported by a multidisciplinary unit that investigates incidents. Monash has also invested in initiatives to foster social cohesion and reduce campus tensions, such as the Campus Cohesion Project 26 led by Associate Professor David Slucki and Dr Susan Carland, which addresses antisemitism and Islamophobia. These programs aim to build stronger dialogue and improve classroom safety for all students. (ii) UNSW In response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, UNSW updated its AntiRacism Policy to include provisions on Anti-Religious Vilification. UNSW also established a task force to ensure the safety of students and staff, enhance physical security, expand counselling services and revise protocols for posters and notices. UNSW has communicated with students and staff about available support mechanisms and safety measures. (iii) University of Melbourne The Anti-Racism Commitment was published in 2023, supported by the AntiRacism Action Plan in 2024. Both documents are aligned with the Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Strategy. In response to protests on campus about conflict in the Middle East, the University of Melbourne has re-communicated its policies and expectations to staff and students, ensuring clarity about acceptable behaviours. They have also provided a private safe space for the Melbourne University Jewish Students’ Society and have maintained regular contact with Jewish student representatives. Additionally, the university has implemented a fast-track response system for removing offensive materials reported through the SafeZone App. 29