Foreign interference may appear in the form of undue influence over campus activities, disruptions to academic freedom of expression, harassment, intimidation, monitoring of staff and students, and facilitation of unwanted technology transfer.
These actions are inconsistent with Curtin’s and Australia’s academic freedoms and values.
Know your rights
While at Curtin:
| You have a right to: | You do not have a right to: |
| Express opinions | Use hate speech |
| Write and show your beliefs | Make or suggest threats |
| Peacefully protest | Attempt to censor or silence others’ opinions |
| Engage in healthy debate | Create fear through intimidation |
| Participate in student clubs | Demand or coerce changes to academic subject matter |
| Join and leave any club or organisation | Access or share others’ private information without consent |
| Disagree with, criticise and question any politicians, political parties, governments or public figures | Harass, threaten, defame or discriminate |
Reporting on anyone to a foreign government without their consent may be in violation of Australian Federal Law.
We are here to help
If you are harassed, threatened, coerced, pressured, or doxed, we are here to help.
Mental health and wellbeing support
If you’re seeking support, reach out to Curtin’s Student Wellbeing Advisory Service.
Submit a report
You can submit a report directly to Curtin’s Foreign Interference department. If you would like to lodge an anonymous report, please do so via the Safer Communities website.
Discuss your concerns
Contact a trusted teacher or email foreign.risk@curtin.edu.au to talk to someone in more detail about foreign government harassment. If you’d rather speak in person, this can also be arranged.
Learn more about foreign interference
If you would like to learn more about what to watch for, or resources that can help you, please visit the Foreign Interference webpage.
