Australian University Expels and Refers Students to Police Over Palestine Protests

Published on June 9, 2024

Multiple students face expulsion and police referral over behaviour at pro-Palestinian encampments at the Australian National University (ANU). Pro-Palestinian activists at the university have held a series of protests since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on Oct. 7, including setting up Gaza solidarity camps on the lawns. Four students have been referred to police amid protest activity due to the Middle East conflict and two have been expelled under their policies. Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell appeared at Senate Estimates to answer questions about encampment protests amid the conflict in the Middle East. She noted there had been instances where students had behaved in ways that were “not acceptable,” adding “when this has happened we have taken appropriate action.”...

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