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Melbourne, Sydney Universities Ban Encampments, Apologize to Jewish Community

7/15/2026

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The University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney announced rules banning on-site encampments and requiring prior approval for campus protests.
Mark Scott apologized to Jewish students and staff for the 2024-2025 pro-Palestinian encampment handling.
The royal commission heard the encampments caused fear among Jewish staff and that security could not dismantle occupations.
The Zionist Federation of Australia criticised Scott’s leadership as a failure to protect Jewish students.

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The University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney announced rules banning on-site encampments and requiring prior approval for campus protests.
Mark Scott apologized to Jewish students and staff for the 2024-2025 pro-Palestinian encampment handling.
The royal commission heard the encampments caused fear among Jewish staff and that security could not dismantle occupations.
The Zionist Federation of Australia criticised Scott’s leadership as a failure to protect Jewish students.