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University of Melbourne ‘sharply’ changed protest policies after pro-Palestine sit-ins, commission hears

The Guardian World Wednesday 15 July 2026, 05:14 UTC By Caitlin Cassidy 1 min read
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Response of universities to incidents on campus investigated in royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe interim vice-chancellor of the University of Melbourne (UoM) says pro-Palestine sit-ins on campus led to the institution “quite sharply” changing its protest policies and that further restrictions could arise. Prof Glyn Davis appeared before the royal...

Response of universities to incidents on campus investigated in royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion

The interim vice-chancellor of the University of Melbourne (UoM) says pro-Palestine sit-ins on campus led to the institution “quite sharply” changing its protest policies and that further restrictions could arise.

Prof Glyn Davis appeared before the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion on Wednesday, which is examining the lived experiences of Jewish students and academics, including the response of universities.

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