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University of Sydney argues academic’s article not racist against Jewish people as ‘Zionism is a political concept’

Case taken by academics against two colleagues and the university is considered a major test case for hate speech in AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe University of Sydney has argued that an article written by a staff member that criticises Zionism was not racist against Jewish people because “Zionism is, at its core, a political concept”.The argument was heard in the federal court on Monday as part of a racial discrimination case taken by academics against two of their colleagues and the university, in what is being considered a major test case for hate speech in Australia. Continue reading...

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