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Articles by Rita Jabri-Markwell
Could a “dehumanisation” standard offer a fairer way for universities to tackle racism?
On 3 September 2026, Australia’s university regulator, the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), gave universities just two weeks to respond to a proposal that potentially has far-reaching consequences for campus free speech and academic freedom. Its draft Statement of Regulatory Expectations requires universities to adopt a definition of antisemitism, with definitions of Islamophobia and racism against First Nations people to follow.
The dangerous 'Terrorism Game': How Albanese and Dutton's rhetoric works together
Recent comments by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have continued a troubling trend: the misuse of terrorism rhetoric to perpetuate systemic racism and advance political agendas. Their recent statements and actions reveal how both major parties are exploiting fear-driven narratives to maintain their grip on power, with severe consequences for marginalised communities.
A genocide made in Australia?
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy and Treasurer Jim Chalmers during a visit to the Rheinmetall factory in Ipswich. In June 2024, the United Nations called on all countries to divest from Rheinmetall due its involvement in transfers to Israel. Picture: Tertius Pickard, published in The Australian.
Reforms needed to strengthen Australia's stance on genocide and human rights
In a significant submission to a Parliamentary Inquiry, the Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN) has outlined several critical recommendations aimed at reinforcing Australia’s commitment to human rights and justice, particularly in the context of genocide and war crimes. These recommendations address both legislative and policy reforms, reflecting a concerted effort to ensure accountability and prevent complicity in international violations. 1.
Muslims in NSW denied protection against hate
- NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet. From across Australia, Muslim leaders have written to the NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet to record their disappointment that the NSW Liberal Party voted down the Anti-Discrimination (Religious Vilification) Bill on Friday 12 November 2021. The Bill would have given equal protections to NSW Muslims from vilification and hate campaigns. The Labor Party put the Bill forward, and the Greens supported it. The vote was lost by 4 votes.
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