Opposition is growing as Australia’s universities encampment movement enters its second week
At Australian National University on Thursday, pro-Palestinian protesters plant an olive tree on the campus lawns. A short distance away, counter-protesters sing Israeli pop songs.
“We are investigating these violations of our policies in the usual way, including cooperating with police investigations where alleged unacceptable conduct might have broken the law,” he wrote. The event, attended by the Zionist Federation of Australia and a small number of staff, occurred at the same time as a pro-Palestine rally. Although it was broadly peaceful, an person was escorted offsite, Melbourne University student publication Farrago reported, and a temporary picket line was established.
It points to a string of incidents including a flag depicting an internationally recognised terrorist organisation erected at UQ and removed upon university request, and controversy over an ABC Radio interview in which one ANU organiser offered “unconditional support” for Hamas and another refused to condemn the terrorist group.
A spokesperson for Monash says it’s “proud” of the university’s long history of diverse views but won’t tolerate unacceptable conduct. But the shadow education minister, Sarah Henderson, says vice-chancellors are “failing to act against this ugly tide of hatred”, calling on management to expel participating students.
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