The University of Melbourne has admitted it has “much more work to do” after backlash to its decision to appoint non-Indigenous staff members in leading roles focused on Aboriginal studies, as well as allegations of racist treatment of staff.
Accusations of systemic racism at the university have been an ongoing issue, with multiple Indigenous academics leaving the institution in recent months. However, a fresh wave of criticism has ignited following the resignation of Larrakia Wadjigan and Central Arrernte man Dr Eddie Cubillo from his role as a part-time associate dean and senior fellow at the Melbourne Law School earlier this month.
