Why this Royal Commission matters to
all Australians
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is examining how antisemitism affects Australian society — not only Jewish Australians, but workplaces, institutions, businesses, and communities more broadly.
Antisemitism does not occur in isolation. It affects:
social trust and cohesion
workplace and institutional culture
community relationships
people’s sense of safety and belonging in everyday Australian life
The Commission has made clear that it is seeking evidence from all Australians — including non‑Jewish individuals and organisations — who have experienced, witnessed, or been affected by antisemitism, or who have observed its impact on social cohesion.
You do not need to be Jewish to make a submission.
“Understanding antisemitism requires hearing not only from those who are targeted, but also from those who have seen how it affects workplaces, communities, and how Australians relate to one another.
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Who can make a submission?
Anyone can share their story with the Royal Commission.
You may wish to make a submission if you are:
A non‑Jewish individual who has witnessed or been affected by antisemitism
A business owner, employer, or manager responding to antisemitism affecting staff, customers, or operations
A professional working in education, healthcare, law, local government, media, or community services
A community leader concerned about rising tension, division, or loss of trust
An organisation seeking to make a submission on behalf of its staff, members, or stakeholders
Both individual and organisational submissions are welcome.
Making an individual submission
Individual submissions allow you to describe what you have seen, heard, or experienced personally.
The Commission is seeking to understand:
What happened
How it affected you or others
How was it responded to
What it meant for wellbeing, inclusion or feelings of belonging in Australia
You do not need legal language or a formal account. Submissions may describe a single incident, a feeling or a pattern over time.
Making an organisational submission
Organisational submissions help the Commission understand patterns, systems, and cumulative impacts that may not be visible through individual accounts alone.
This may be relevant for businesses, not‑for‑profits, institutions, and community organisations.
An organisational submission can describe:
Your organisation’s context and role
Issues encountered relating to antisemitism or community tension
Impacts on staff wellbeing, customers, or workplace culture
Operational or policy changes made in response
Observations about social cohesion, inclusion, or trust
What has worked well, and where challenges remain
If you have supporting documents, you can share them as attachments to your submission if relevant.
What you may consider including
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This may include background information that helps provide context — such as where you live or work, the nature of your role or business, or the community or sector you are connected to.
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This may include situations where you directly experienced or witnessed antisemitism, or where antisemitism affected your workplace, business, organisation, or community — whether as a single incident or as a pattern over time
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This may include experiences involving hate symbols such as swastikas, graffiti, posters, vandalism, or other forms of visual harassment — whether directed at Jewish people or appearing in public, workplace, or community settings.
You may reflect on where this occurred, how it affected the environment, and whether it changed perceptions of safety or behaviour.
Include images or supporting documents if you have available.
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This may include instances where you were assumed, labelled, or treated as Jewish — correctly or incorrectly — and how that shaped your experience.
You may reflect on how this affected interactions, relationships, or decision‑making, and what it revealed to you about antisemitism or social assumptions more broadly.
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This may include practical, emotional, or social impacts such as:
Effects on work, business operations, or customer/staff relationships
Impacts on wellbeing, confidence, or sense of safety
Changes in participation, visibility, or behaviour
Wider effects on workplace culture or community trust
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This may include reflections on how incidents or concerns were handled.
You may wish to describe:
Who responded, and how (for example managers, colleagues, authorities, institutions, or bystanders)
Responses that were supportive, constructive, or effective
Responses that were absent, dismissive, or made the situation worse
What these responses revealed or taught you
Both positive and negative responses are important for the Commission to understand
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This may include your observations about how antisemitism affects relationships between people, groups, or communities, and what it means for inclusion and belonging in Australia.
Support & Resources
You don't have to do this alone. Depending on what you need, there are different kinds of support available.
General Questions
If you're unsure about any part of the process, or want guidance before you start, reach out and we'll help point you in the right direction.
About the Commission
Understand what the Royal Commission is, what it's examining, who can submit, and what happens with your submission once it's received.
Legal Support
The Jewish Centre for Law & Justice is assembling a team to review submissions from eligible individuals. If you have concerns about confidentiality or liability, legal advice is available.
Emotional Support
Recounting antisemitism can mean visiting moments that were confronting or painful. If you need to talk to someone, contact Jewish Care. Well-being and emotional support are available.
Submission Guides
We've prepared both a quick guide and a more detailed walkthrough to help you structure your submission at whatever level of depth feels right.
About
Built for the community, by the community
ShareYourStory was created so that every Australian — regardless of how “significant” their experience may feel — has the tools and confidence to participate in this historic process.
Recounting antisemitism can mean revisiting moments that were confronting or painful. We’ve designed this site to be clear, supportive and accessible at every step. Community support is available is here.
This site will continue to add resources and information as the Commission progresses.