University of Melbourne ‘sharply’ changed protest policies after pro-Palestine sit-ins, commission hears

The University of Melbourne’s interim vice-chancellor told the royal commission into antisemitism that pro-Palestine sit-ins on campus led to the institution ‘quite sharply’ changing its response to protests. Photograph: EQRoy/Alamy

The interim vice-chancellor of the University of Melbourne (UoM) says pro-Palestine sit-ins on campus led to the institution “quite sharply” changing its protest policies and that further restrictions could arise.

Prof Glyn Davis appeared before the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion on Wednesday, which is examining the lived experiences of Jewish students and academics, including the response of universities.