Recent Australian court decisions are seen as supporting free political speech and distinguishing criticism of Israel from antisemitism, which is used to critique the Bell Commission.

There is active advocacy for the University of Sydney to adopt an academic boycott of Israeli institutions due to their alleged involvement in apartheid and genocide.

There is strong criticism of the Australian government for its perceived inaction regarding the conflict in Israel/Palestine, accusing it of merely 'bleating' while atrocities occur.