University of Sydney removes Palestinian flag from academic’s window after accusing him of breaching policy

Dr David Brophy claims new flag policy introduced in June was ‘precisely in response to people like me hanging Palestinian flags’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe University of Sydney has removed a Palestinian flag hanging outside an academic’s office after accusing him of breaching its new flag policy.The 13-page flag policy, revised in June and formerly referred to as flag guidelines, sets out the university’s requirements for flying and displaying flags and using university flagpoles. Under the policy, “unapproved flags” must not be flown permanently, including flags that represent unlawful activities, aren’t consistent inconsistent with university values, represent a political party or are considered to be “otherwise unsuitable”. Continue reading...

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