The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has been denied permission to present its views at the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion currently taking place in Sydney. APAN expressed disappointment, arguing that the exclusion of Palestinian voices could produce a biased and incomplete narrative regarding antisemitism. The organization submitted a 259-page document that included testimonies from experts on Middle Eastern history and international law, asserting that antisemitism is often conflated with anti-Zionism, which undermines genuine efforts to combat antisemitism. APAN's president, Nasser Mashni, emphasized the importance of allowing criticism of Israeli policies without it being labeled as antisemitism, warning that the commission's refusal to hear diverse perspectives risks creating a one-sided inquiry. The commission confirmed that APAN's application was denied due to a perceived lack of direct and substantial interest in the hearings, although APAN will have the opportunity to respond in writing after the first hearing block concludes. The inquiry's first hearings have focused on defining antisemitism and its implications for Jewish Australians, with testimony from various groups, including the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.