Research and projects

A Framework for Addressing Antisemitism in Australian Universities

This framework sets out a practical, evidence-based roadmap for Australian universities to address antisemitism and strengthen inclusion across the higher education sector.

Antisemitism in the Cultural and Creative Industries

This inaugural MIRRA report on Australia's cultural and creative industries is based on extensive sector-wide consultation and rigorous research. It offers practical, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen cultural safety, institutional integrity and artistic freedom.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

Holocaust education and antisemitism

This research examines the current state of Holocaust education in Australia, focusing on its capacity to address contemporary antisemitism. It draws on interviews with educators, researchers and practitioners working in Holocaust education for non-Jewish audiences, including academic researchers and representatives from Holocaust education programs and Holocaust and Jewish museums. Outputs will include a 2026 published report and two scholarly articles.

Jewish experiences in Australian healthcare

The aim of this project is to explore Jewish experiences of antisemitism in Australian healthcare, with a focus on Jewish professionals in this sector. Adding to quantitative data, this research uses interviews to provide rich qualitative insights into the causes, experiences and impacts. It also seeks to identify systemic gaps in policy and practice, to inform the development of pragmatic, evidence-based recommendations and healthcare-specific diversity training. Participants include doctors, allied health professionals, hospital administrators, other practitioners and representatives from regulatory, complaints and government bodies. The results and recommendations will be published in a 2026 report.

Security and the Australian Jewish community

This project explores how securitisation shapes perceptions and lived experiences of antisemitism among Australian Jews, and how individuals and communities interpret and respond to these processes. Rather than focusing solely on antisemitic incidents, it explores how discourse surrounding antisemitism, such as security measures, public narratives and institutional responses, influence experiences of safety, vulnerability and belonging in everyday Jewish life. The research includes a systematic literature review, which identifies key concepts from incident reporting data, as well as interviews with participants from secular and religious Jewish community organisations. Findings will be published in a 2026 report.

Australian Jewish experiences in sports

This research explores the diverse experiences of Jewish Australians in sport across all levels, from grassroots participation to elite competition. It seeks to understand how Jewish identity, culture and community engagement shape sporting experiences for players, coaches, administrators, board members and fans, drawing on lived experiences and perceived changes since 7 October. As well as investigating the conditions behind positive sporting experiences, it aims to uncover the underlying causes and impacts of antisemitic incidents, as well as the effectiveness of prevention and response measures. This project aims to to generate a set of pragmatic, evidence-based recommendations to guide policy and practice in addressing antisemitism and facilitating Jewish participation in Australian sport. The findings and recommendations will be published in a 2027 report.

Antisemitism and the law

This project examines the intersection of antisemitism and Australian law. It assesses how well current laws address antisemitic incidents, including vilification, hate speech and discrimination frameworks, via an overview of the relevant legislative landscape. The research aims to identify necessary changes to improve and strengthen legal protections for Jewish communities, in order to mitigate the threat and impact of antisemitism within Australian society. Findings will be published in a 2027 report.