Foreign government interference and government-linked harassment

Curtin University supports the right of our staff and students to work and study in a safe space, without interference by foreign governments or their agents.

At a university, foreign government interference can include situations where an overseas government is linked to threats or harassment targeting students, staff or researchers.

Understanding and identifying foreign government interference can be complex. What makes it distinct is its intent: to advance another country’s interests at the expense of student wellbeing, Australian law or national/Curtin values. Foreign government interference can take many forms, including threats, intimidation, surveillance, silencing criticism, coercive or secret influence and the theft of technology or intellectual property (IP).

Curtin is committed to freedom of expression and academic freedom.
Harassment, intimidation, threats and foreign government interference is unacceptable.