Universities of Melbourne and Sydney tell commission how antisemitism and racism policies have improved
University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott testified before a royal commission regarding the university's handling of pro-Palestinian encampments in 2024. He acknowledged failures in protecting the psychosocial safety of Jewish students and staff and noted improvements in institutional policies.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights the ongoing challenges universities face in balancing free speech, protest rights, and the safety of minority groups on campus.
Mark Scott told the royal commission he was not aware of any significant security risk. ( ABC News )
The article covers a public hearing by reporting on the testimony of the university official and the concerns of the Jewish student union.
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