The Australian government has launched a nationwide antisemitism education push that will span from preschools to higher education, with a 12-month window to coordinate across state education ministries, universities, and relevant authorities under the leadership of David Gonski.

Historian and educator-focused findings from Segal’s July report stress teaching about the Holocaust as a central case study, alongside training for educators and public servants to recognize and address antisemitism in classrooms and public spaces.

Jillian Segal, Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, will help shape reforms and has long advocated for a nationally consistent approach to teaching antisemitism, including comprehensive Holocaust education.

The initiative follows the Bondi Beach massacre, signaling a broad cross-sector effort to tackle antisemitism from early childhood through higher education, though details on preschool inclusion are still being clarified.

The plan emphasizes collaboration among bodies like the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority and aims to establish consistent national standards for antisemitism education across the sector.