Free Speech Should be Protected in Universities

Dr Sammut said, “I think universities should stand up for free speech because we fund them to have a free and open inquiry on all issues.

UWA recently had to cancel an event because they were worried a controversial speech would pose a safety risk. But should universities be penalised for not protecting free speech?

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We request the house to review funding for institutions who fail to allow free speech, fail to fulfil their charter, and who fail to apply their own Codes of Conduct.

When breaches occur, these should be met with punitive measures including withholding funding, until such time breaches are addressed and reversed.

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