Australia’s education watchdog is introducing new standards aimed at preventing racism and antisemitism in universities. Multiple outlets report that the requirements will be legally binding for higher-education providers and will require institutions to put measures in place to address incidents and prevent discriminatory conduct. The standards include the adoption of formal definitions for antisemitism and for racism, with coverage extending to discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Outlets also say the framework includes definitions for Islamophobia, broadening the scope beyond antisemitism alone. The changes are presented as part of a broader effort to strengthen institutional responsibilities and ensure universities have clear approaches to identifying and responding to prohibited conduct. While the reporting focuses on what universities must comply with, it generally describes the reform as establishing clearer standards and obligations for universities, rather than detailing specific enforcement outcomes. The outlets agree that the standards are designed to make university responses to racism and antisemitism more consistent and structured under a regulatory framework.