Antisemitism definition's lead drafter has a message for Australia

Australia's Special Envoy on Combating Antisemitism Jillian Segal is standing by a definition of antisemitism that underscores her calls to cut funding to universities, arts bodies, and public broadcasters that fail to combat hate.

Opponents of the definition, outlined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), say it would prevent legitimate criticisms of Israel and suppress free speech.

Among the critics is the lead drafter of this very definition, Kenneth Stern, who says the definition has now been weaponised. 

• Guest: Kenneth Stern, Director of the Center for the Study of Hate at Bard College and the lead drafter of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism
• Producers: Teodora Agarici and Steve Cannane