‘End it now or we’ll call police’: Uni toughens up on protesters

Julie Hare and Patrick Durkin

Updated May 16, 2024 – 5.58pm, first published at 12.37pm

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Melbourne University has threatened to bring in police to break up a pro-Palestinian protest that has forced the closure of one its buildings, warning “a line had been crossed”.

Deputy vice-chancellor Michael Wesley said the protest encampment in the building and one on a lawn on the campus “needed to end” after running for weeks. He did not set a deadline.

Julie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com

Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com