# Jennifer Westacott: Australian Jews have been let down by all our leaders

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Podcast: [The Radio National Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-radio-national-hour-7176627)
Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106851714
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This week it was the turn of University leaders to front up at the Antisemitism Royal Commission.They were challenged and chastened over their failure to protect Jewish students and academics in the protests that followed October 7. Jennifer Westacott, Chancellor of Western Sydney University says too many institutions hid behind the defence of free speech. Do you struggle with the shorter days during the winter months? Well in Antarctica the sun doesn’t rise at all for six long weeks, and when it finally peaks over the horizon, it's only there for 24 minutes. Davis Station leader Jenny Bonser talks about what it's like living in the dark for so long. And a musical collaboration that crosses borders and cultures. Australian-British pianist Jayson Gillham and Palestinian pianist Iyad Sughayer get ready to tour their new show, The Keys of Life

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