Australia Palestine Advocacy Network

The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) is an organization that advocates for Palestinian rights. They have recently gained attention due to their concerns about Australia's health watchdog adopting a contested definition of antisemitism. APAN warns that this definition could stifle health professionals' ability to criticize Israel's human rights record, equating such criticism with antisemitism. The network's president, Nasser Mashni, has emphasized the importance of being able to critique Israeli government policies without such criticism being misconstrued as antisemitic, a stance highlighted by their refusal to be granted leave to appear at a royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion. APAN's current relevance lies in its role as a voice raising potential implications for free speech and human rights advocacy within Australia.