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University of Sydney
The University of Sydney Senate engaged Bruce Hodgkins AM SC to review
policies and procedures following encampments. Completed in November 2024,
the review notes that the University of Sydney has already taken steps, including
making camping on campus an unacceptable activity, prohibiting protests in
buildings through the introduction of the Campus Access Policy, reviewing
policies, procedures, complaints processes and increasing campus security.
Specific recommendations relate to:
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improving transparency with regular public reports on complaints and
penalties to build confidence in the University's complaints process
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establishing a single complaints office to streamline reporting and
resolution processes
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holding student and external organisations accountable for policy
breaches, with possible sanctions including withdrawal of funding. 27
The University of Sydney Senate has agreed in principle to implement these
recommendations.
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