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Dominic Giannini

Universities called out for improper use of gag clauses

The ombudsman has found 21 of 44 universities apply confidentiality clauses to student complaints. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Students are facing hurdles in lodging complaints, with three universities singled out for their application of confidentiality clauses.

One university commenced misconduct proceedings against a student for allegedly breaching a confidentiality clause after the student reported sexual harassment to the university, the National Student Ombudsman found in a review of the clause's use. 

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