The Australian: Pyne warns universities to act on campus racism
Matthew Lesh March 4, 2014 The Australian
Australasian Union of Jewish Students political director Matthew Lesh said campus extremists were targeting individuals rather than engaging in debate. “Rather than attempt to partake in a civilised political dialogue, extremists on campus have resorted to identifying and harassing individual Jewish students,” he said.
Mr Lesh said he had been “aggressively” criticised for visiting Israel in a University of Melbourne student forum last year and pointed to previous incidents, including one clash that had led to an arrest. “Universities have a responsibility to create a safe and secure atmosphere for students of all backgrounds,” he said.
“To ensure this, universities must respond strongly to individuals and groups who spread intimidation, hatred, and abuse.”
Mr Lesh said AUJS and the Anti-Defamation Commission were launching a website to report anti-Semitic activity.
Source: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/pyne-warns-universities-to-act-on-campus-racism/story-e6frgcjx-1226844031584
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