Civil liberties groups warn AHPRA antisemitism definition could chill free speech and protest rights
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Henrietta Cook, Kate Aubusson
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The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is facing backlash from civil liberties groups and over 1,500 healthcare workers for adopting a definition of antisemitism that critics say will chill free speech and legitimate criticism of Israel and Zionism. The NSW Council for Civil Liberties and Liberty Victoria argue the move undermines human rights and could weaponize complaints procedures against practitioners engaging in lawful advocacy regarding Palestinian rights.
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Twitter / XCivil liberties groups warn AHPRA antisemitism definition could chill free speech and protest rightstheage.com.auKey quotes
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The move would have a 'chilling effect on freedom of expression and protest rights' and impede legitimate criticism of Israel and Zionism
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