April 6, 2026
Topic Jihad Topic Jews Topic Australia
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Antisemitism – defined as hatred of Jews – has surged uncontrollably in Australia and worldwide since 7 October 2023. Australian Jews, half a world away from the conflict, have become targets of verbal abuse, vandalism, and violence, most tragically demonstrated by the 14 December 2025 Bondi Beach terrorist attack. This submission examines the profound social-cohesion consequences of taught hatred in our multicultural democracy.
Both the National Islamophobia Report (Special Envoy Aftab Malik) and the Antisemitism Report (Special Envoy Jillian Segal) identify education as the primary remedy, referencing it approximately 60 and 40 times respectively. These calls echo the repeated parliamentary demands made after the 9/11 attacks and the 2002 Bali bombings (88 Australian lives lost), when leaders across the political spectrum urged schools and universities to conduct a “deep dive” into those elements of Islamic doctrine that inspire violent jihad – specifically the Koranic treatment of Jews and Christians, and the example of Mohammed in the Hadith.
The hatred is not new. Research by the Center for World Understanding (C4WU) and the Center for the Study of Political Islam International (CSPII) shows that 9.3 % of the entire Islamic doctrine is devoted to anti-Jew text: Koran 6.7 %, Sira (the life of Mohammed) 11.8 %, Hadith (Mohammed’s traditions) 8.9 %. This exceeds even Mein Kampf. Sixty-four per cent of the Koran addresses Jews and other non-Muslims, yet only 1.5 % of Victorian Year 12 examination questions over 21 years (2003-2023) did so; only three questions in 21 years touched on violence toward Jews and other non-Muslims. The authoritative Sharia manual Reliance of the Traveller (o9.8) explicitly mandates war against Jews and Christians until they convert or are subjugated, a religious and political imperative unchanged for 1,400 years.
Islamic doctrine declares itself to be above all secular law, and requires that all its adherents treat it as such. The Cairo Declaration on Human Rights subordinates universal rights to Sharia, contrasting sharply with Australia’s evolving common-law tradition. “Ignorance of the law is no excuse” and the oath to tell “the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth” require full doctrinal disclosure.
Yet NSW and Victorian curricula, and university courses on Koran, Allah, Mohammed, Sharia and even Catholic interfaith dialogue routinely omit the enormous number of prescriptive verses of enmity, violence, and subjugation. After 24 years of such incomplete education, Islam remains “difficult, confusing, and contradictory” to politicians, officials, and religious leaders alike.
Recommendation
C4WU therefore recommends that the Royal Commission mandate a full, non-monopoly disclosure of the Islamic primary doctrine and Sharia, delivered by independent scholars using C4WU’s scientific, evidence-based methodology. This approach clarifies the doctrinal roots of Jew-hatred and equips educators, policymakers, and communities with the knowledge needed to uphold Australian values while protecting social cohesion.
By confronting the taught sources of hatred rather than merely its symptoms, Australia can honour the post-9/11 parliamentary consensus, implement the envoys’ recommendations, and build a genuinely inclusive society free from doctrinally driven prejudice.
What is C4WU?
The C4WU (Center for World Understanding) is an international education and research platform of CSPII (Center for the Study of Political Islam International) which studies foundational Islamic doctrines. Historically, and still today, lack of knowledge has resulted in misconceptions and uncertainty for both the Islamic and non-Islamic worlds. Our goal is to contribute to a kinder and more united society through open exchange and understanding. We do this by sharing our research, and providing education, in a way that is accessible to all.
Contact:
Gregory F. Hearn
CSPII 🇦🇺 Education Director & C4WU Director
[email protected]