On September 24, the Gaza solidarity encampment at the University of Wollongong was sent an official direction to shut down and pack up their encampment
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Though it is impossible to predict how discussions will play out, Honi has dug into the members’ political positions, and previously expressed opinions on Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) schemes, and thoughts on Zionism.
“An Apolitical University is a Dead University” is a response artwork emphasising activism as a means to challenge the systems which attempt to undermine queerness, whilst promoting intersectional liberation for all.
The policy dictates several “activities that require prior approval,” including the use of megaphones or amplifiers, projecting words or images onto buildings, and attaching banners to university buildings.
In response to questions, Singh confirmed the position would be vacant soon, telling Honi that a democratic process would take place as normal to elect a new Treasurer.
It was announced that SUMSA is working with the University on an inaugural “Experience Palestine” program.
Both the Sydney University Muslim Students Association (SUMSA) and Students Against War (SAW) have publicly distanced themselves from the announcement made by encampment organisers that they are decamping.
The University of Sydney Gaza Solidarity Encampment has announced in a statement that it is ending after occupying the Quadrangle Laws since April 23.
The primary motion was the backing of a Student General Meeting (SGM) to demand the University disclose and divest all ties to Israel. Deaglan Godwin (SAlt) moved the motion noting that the recent SGM at the University of Queensland was the largest campus action supporting Palestine in Australia.
The University of Sydney may face a class action for a breach of duty of care to protect its students against anti-semitism, among other claims.
