Australia’s leading universities are facing backlash over new restrictions on campus protests. 

University leaders say the changes are about ensuring safety and preventing disruption, but students, staff, and human rights groups warn they could stifle free speech and undermine democratic participation on campus.

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Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan

Featured In Story: Joo-Cheong Tham – Law School Professor, The University of Melbourne

First aired on The Wire, Monday 14 April 2025