Parliamentary inquiry into antisemitism on university campuses hears Carumba Institute’s national symposium attracted criticism over alleged ‘anti-Jewish’ speakersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe head of the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has issued an “unreserved apology” for events at an anti-racism symposium last month that caused offence, adding the institute behind it would “not be holding events like this in the future”.Appearing before a federal parliamentary inquiry into antisemitism on university campuses on Wednesday, the vice-chancellor of QUT, Prof Margaret Sheil, was grilled over why the event went ahead despite concerns from community members about alleged “anti-Jewish” speakers.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2025-02-05 06:53:00
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Queensland university apologises for ‘hurt’ and ‘offence’ caused at anti-racism event
