Zelie Heger

Zelie Heger is a senior counsel assisting the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Australia. She has played a pivotal role in addressing issues of antisemitism in academic settings, emphasizing the responsibility of universities to ensure safe and inclusive environments for all students. During the hearings, Heger highlighted the challenges institutions face in balancing free expression with the need to combat discrimination, advocating for clear definitions of racism and antisemitism to guide university policies.