In response to a government review after the Bondi Beach attack, Canberra will publish a 2026 “university report card” assessing institutions’ handling of antisemitism, including definitions adopted, staff training, complaints processes and governance responses. The regulator TEQSA may be empowered to impose financial penalties for failures to act, signaling a tougher national stance on campus discrimination. Academic voices caution against enforcement‑only approaches. Commentators and scholars argue for pedagogical responses that prioritize education and dialogue over punitive measures; they warn aggressive sanctions risk chilling free expression and academic inquiry. University leaders must now balance compliance and campus safety with academic freedom: they should document training and grievance procedures, strengthen accessible complaint mechanisms, and design educational interventions that counter prejudice without undermining scholarly debate.