Day six of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion examines the definition of antisemitism, its effects on Jewish Australians, and methods to gauge its presence in institutions.

Today’s Key Witnesses

Nine witnesses are scheduled to provide evidence. They include Tahli Blicblau, chief executive of The Dor Foundation, an organization launched last year to combat antisemitism on university campuses and online. Julie Nathan, Research Director at the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, will also testify.

Individuals sharing personal experiences consist of Joshua Moshe, Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Rabbi Menachem Dadon, and three anonymous witnesses. Rock musician Deborah Conway rounds out the lineup.

Highlights from Prior Hearings

On Friday, Benjamin F, a gay convert to Judaism, described feeling unsafe during a Mardi Gras march. Canberra student Mia Kline recounted leaving her share house after housemates confronted her about Zionism.

The previous day featured testimony from a non-Jewish lawyer who faced slurs like “sneaky Jew” and “Jewish rat” at a Sydney pub. A crisis counseling hotline volunteer also spoke of heightened anxiety from surging antisemitic calls following the October 7 attack.