Policy demands three days’ notice for demonstrations and approval for use of megaphones or putting up posters
University of Sydney’s vice-chancellor says new protest policy upholds free speech and recognises need to ‘manage our environment for the safety and security of all’.University of Sydney’s vice-chancellor says new protest policy upholds free speech and recognises need to ‘manage our environment for the safety and security of all’.have blasted the vice-chancellor for a “draconian” protest crackdown that requires explicit permission for megaphones to be used or posters to be put up on campus.
“As we engage with each other during times of great challenge and polarity in broader society, it’s important we have the right settings in place. Students and staff faced removal from campus or disciplinary action if they didn’t comply with the measures. “I am giving you notice now that, in the name of the defence of elementary civil liberties, I refuse to be bound by the policy and will ignore it, regardless of the consequences. I know I am far from alone.”
The spokesperson said the university “considered relevant legislation in the updating of this policy which still protects the legal right to protest. We consider the policy to be lawful and appropriate.”
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