Fears doctors criticising Israel may be silenced as health watchdog adopts contested antisemitism definition (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia's health regulator adopts a contested antisemitism definition, sparking concerns about silencing criticism of Israel while aiming to combat antisemitism in healthcare.

• Australia's health watchdog adopts IHRA antisemitism definition for regulatory work
• Jewish group supports definition, while advocacy network warns it may silence criticism of Israel
• Health professionals fear professional consequences for speaking about Gaza and Palestine
• Ahpra establishes advisory panel to improve complaints process and strengthen safeguards
• UN inquiry labels Israel's Gaza war as genocide, which Israel rejects