Sydney Uni clashes with pro-Palestine activists on new protest rules
The University of Sydney administration has once again clashed with pro-Palestine activist students and staff, this time over new rules explicitly banning encampments.
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Sydney uni boss was warned radical group on campus
Jewish leaders have accused University of Sydney vice chancellor Mark Scott of failing to act on warnings a radical Islamist group had infiltrated the pro-Palestinian encampment as early as May.
‘Capitulating’ to ‘fringe element’: Security experts lash Sydney Uni
National security experts and the Opposition have lashed the University of Sydney’s leadership after the uni made a deal with fringe protesters, despite concerns some members have links to extremism.
Sea of empty tents: Pro-Palestine protesters quit Sydney Uni site
Despite vowing to stand their ground in defiance of Sydney University’s orders, protesters have largely abandoned their encampment four days after being given an ultimatum to quit.
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Regional students get cash lure to study at uni
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