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How Australian universities are working to counter China s global attacks on academic freedom

When international students arrived back on the University of Technology Sydney campus this semester, there was a minor but significant change to the standard 'O Week' session to orientate new students. Alongside newcomer tips for life in Australia like "wear sunscreen" and "swim between the flags" university administrators added a new warning informing students of their right to be free from any form of state-backed harassment or political intimidation.

Universities must act to prevent espionage and foreign interference, but our national laws still threaten academic freedom

A national security report released this week made several recommendations for universities to protect themselves and their research from foreign interference and espionage.

Australia Inquiry on Beijing Academic Freedom Threats

On Friday, the Australian parliament’s Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security released their long-awaited report examining foreign interference at Australian universities.

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