Steven Prawer

Steven Prawer, the interim vice-chancellor of the University of Melbourne, recently testified before a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. During his testimony, Prawer stated that the university had 'sharply' altered its protest policies in response to pro-Palestine sit-ins that occurred on campus. The commission heard that universities, in general, are not adequately addressing antisemitic incidents and 'highly personal' attacks. Prawer's statements highlight the university's efforts to adapt its policies in the face of campus activism and the broader concerns about antisemitism being investigated by the royal commission. His role as interim vice-chancellor places him at the forefront of these institutional responses and policy changes.