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ANU denies it ‘lost control’ to a pro-Palestine encampment, royal commission hears

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The Australian National University's acting provost, Prof Joan Leach, denied before a royal commission that the university lost control to a pro-Palestine encampment. An internal safety review had rated the encampment as a high psychosocial risk. The royal commission is investigating antisemitism and social cohesion, focusing on the experiences of Jewish students and academics. The hearing underscores tensions over pro-Palestine protests on Australian campuses.

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Why it matters

ANU acting provost denied losing control of campus to pro-Palestine encampment

Evidence

The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion is examining the lived experiences of Jewish students and academics, including the response of universities.

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Australian National University (ANU) denies it 'lost control' of its campus to a pro-Palestine encampment.

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  • ANU acting provost denied losing control of campus to pro-Palestine encampment
  • Royal commission examining antisemitism and social cohesion focuses on university responses

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<p>Internal safety review at Australian National University found encampment had ‘high’ psychosocial risk rating</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/16/divine-playhouse-josh-thomas-workplace-drug-survey-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-one-nation-pauline-hanson-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…

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Australian National University (ANU) denies it 'lost control' of its campus to a pro-Palestine encampment.

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An internal safety review at ANU found the pro-Palestine encampment had a 'high' psychosocial risk rating.

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Prof Joan Leach, acting provost of ANU, appeared before the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion.

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The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion is examining the lived experiences of Jewish students and academics, including the response of universities.

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  • framing_effect: The Australian National University’s acting provost has denied the university “lost control” of its campus to a pro-Palestine encampment,internal safety review found the encampment had a “high” psychosocial risk rating
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