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News.com.au
2 days ago
- Politics
- News.com.au
‘Outraged, not surprised': Pro-Palestine student protesters face expulsion and suspension
The University of Melbourne has formally notified four student activists that they are being recommended for expulsion and suspension, Unimelb for Palestine student group revealed on Monday. If the recommendations are upheld, the students will become the first pro-Palestine activists to be expelled over their protest actions in Australia. Two student organisers have been notified they 'are getting expelled, and another two have been suspended,' a statement from Unimelb for Palestine said. 'If these decisions are upheld, Unimelb will become the first University in so-called Australia to expel students for protesting the genocide in Gaza.' the statement continued. 'The University of Melbourne has taken the extreme step of issuing expulsions and suspensions to students who participated in a peaceful protest. 'We were outraged, but not surprised.' The final decision now rests on the universities new Vice Chancellor Emma Johnston, who has been in her position for less than a year. In a statement to the Herald Sun, she said the University respects the rights of individuals to protest, which has not changed. 'Universities are places where free and open debate must take place, but the safety of our students and staff must also be protected as this is integral to enabling free and open debate. 'It's our responsibility to respond to any actions that may intimidate or threaten the safety of students and staff on our campuses. These matters are taken seriously and addressed under the appropriate policy which may include disciplinary procedures.' The students participated in a sit in at Jewish academic Steven Prawer's office, which ended only after police were called to disband protesters. Mr Prawer was specifically targeted as students campaigned for their university to cut ties with Israeli institutions, and Mr Prawer is affiliated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The sit in was during height of a period of protests, where students hitched tents over campus in a peaceful protest. The universities major Arts West building was also occupied in May 2024, disrupting more than 16,800 students as classes and exams were all impacted. 'The University respects the rights of individuals to protest – this has not changed,' Ms Johnston said. 'Universities are places where free and open debate must take place, but the safety of our students and staff must also be protected as this is integral to enabling free and open debate. 'It's our responsibility to respond to any actions that may intimidate or threaten the safety of students and staff on our campuses. 'These matters are taken seriously and addressed under the appropriate policy which may include disciplinary procedures.' If Ms Johnston signs of on the expulsions and suspensions, the students will have 30 days to appeal. Unimelb for Palestine are now campaigning to pressure Ms Johnston, who led her university's student union in the 1990s, to refrain from accepting the 'pathetic and desperate move from University executives'. This comes after the Australian National University's expulsion Beatrice Tucker over her support for Hamas on ABC radio was overturned on appeal.
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Reform UK expels Doncaster councillor over 'inappropriate' posts
A city councillor in Doncaster has been expelled from Reform UK over historic social media posts deemed "unacceptable" by party Broadhurst, who had been in post for just four weeks, will sit as an independent councillor after the party's decision to withdraw the whip on Guy Aston, Reform UK group leader, said the decision was a result of "inappropriate social media activity that does not reflect our values or standards: family, community, country."A Facebook page belonging to Broadhurst shared a post comparing black Islamic dress to "bin bags", and a now-deleted image which suggested Adolf Hitler would have been a "legend" if he had targeted Muslims. The Facebook page has since been made private, according to the Local Democracy Reporting the City of Doncaster Council annual general meeting last Friday, Mr Aston said the posts were not acceptable and were being investigated by the council."Councillors have a certain standard of behaviour. I have to say, I think that probably transgresses that," he said at the time. On Thursday, a spokesperson for Reform UK said: "The Doncaster Council Reform UK group has removed the whip following the conclusion of an internal investigation into councillor Broadhurst's social media activity."Before last week's AGM, the Reform UK group opted to not have the councillor represent the party on any authority committees or outside who was recently appointed deputy mayor of Hatfield Town Council, was one of two Reform UK councillors not to receive any posts on Broadhurst's Facebook page were swiftly condemned by Labour councillors in the town ward of Doncaster – the most ethnically diverse in the city.A statement from councillors Rob Dennis, Majid Khan and Gemma Cobby said: "We firmly express that Islamophobia, as well as all other forms of racism and prejudice, has no place in Doncaster."We represent all communities in the ward, not just those who vote for us, and we act in the confidence of our residents, both advocating and representing in their best interests."The trio extended an open invite to all councillors, including new Reform UK members, offering introductions to leaders of Doncaster's Muslim communities. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Forbes
6 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Real Madrid Expels Huge Group Of Members
Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid revealed that it has expelled a group of over 100 members through ... More an official statement. Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid revealed that it has expelled a group of over 100 members through an official statement. Like bitter rival FC Barcelona, Madrid is essentially owned by its members, who are known as 'socios' locally and have the power to make their voice heard in important matters such as voting for presidents in elections and greenlighting certain projects. Though Barca's current leader Joan Laporta relaxed the requirements to become a socio of the Catalan club not long after members voted for him to enjoy a second spell in charge in 2021, it isn't just anyone that can decide to enjoy a similar status in the Spanish capital. As Los Blancos themselves specify, 'to become a new Real Madrid member, you must be the child or grandchild of a current member. Once this requirement is met, the applicant must complete the membership registration form and submit the necessary documentation proving their relationship at the club's Member Services Office.' Madrid was reported in March 2025 to have 99,781 members. And the club isn't taking any new ones that don't match the mentioned strict criteria, it confirmed that 112 of them have been expelled from the club. "The Social Discipline Commission, in accordance with the Club's Statutes, has initiated 641 files for resale and improper use of season tickets and tickets, of which 112 have led to the definitive loss of the status as a member of the Club, leaving the rest pending resolution," it said in an official note on Thursday. The update was provided as Madrid announced the new prices for its season tickets, which have gone up by around 3% in value compared to what they cost in 2024/2025. In 2025/2026, there should be around 60,000 season ticket holders regularly attending matches in the Bernabeu. The cheapest one, which includes tickets only for 19 La Liga home matches will cost €370 while the most expensive will set you back €2,462. The Euroabono includes tickets not just for the league but also for the Copa del Rey and Champions League, though, and its cheapest version costs €507 while the most expensive in the grandstand goes for €3,211. Whether they are members or season ticket holders or not, Real Madrid fans will have high hopes for next season after a trophyless campaign last time out. Xabi Alonso will now lead the first team, which is making reinforcements such as Dean Huijsen while linked to the likes of Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rep. Mace seeks to expel colleague McIver after ICE assault charge
May 24 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace said she intends to file a resolution to expel her House colleague LaMonica McIver after the Justice Department charged her with allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers. McIver, who represents a New Jersey district after being elected in November, was arrested after footage showed her elbowing an Immigration and Customs official outside a migrant detention facility, Delaney Hall, in Newark, N.J., on May 9. She was charged Monday. Mace, who has represented South Carolina in Congress since 2021, wrote Wednesday in a three-page resolution obtained by Axios that McIver "must be held accountable to the highest standards of conduct in order to safeguard the public's faith in this institution." Mace posted on X: "Members of Congress don't get a free pass to break the law. No one is above the law -- not even you, LaMonica." McIver, who has denied assaulting law enforcement and was elected to her seat in November, responded in a post on X: "In the South I think they say, 'bless her heart.' " McIver has said she instead was assaulted and accused the Trump administration of a political prosecution. A preliminary hearing has been set for June 11. The Department of Homeland Security posted video of the incident on X. Democrats said she has every right to conduct oversight of the detention center. Mace said she will introduce the resolution but would let the House Ethics Committee consider it, rather than forcing a House floor vote on it. Republican Rep. Buddy Carter, of Georgia, introduced a resolution to strip committee assignments from McIver and Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Rob Menendez, both of New Jersey, for their actions at the detention center. Expulsion requires a two-thirds majority vote of the House. Speaker Mike Johnson, of Louisian,a said expulsion is "not likely" but they were "looking into what is appropriate." In her news release, Mace cited the expulsion of former Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York, saying it "set precedent for expelling Members charged, but not yet convicted, of serious criminal offenses." She voted against the measure. In 2023, Santos was expelled in an overwhelming bipartisan vote, 314-114 with two present and eight not voting after being charged with nearly two dozen criminal counts, including wire fraud and money laundering. Santos was sentenced on April 25 to seven years in federal prison.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Teen 'forced to withdraw' from private school after taking trans date to prom
A Georgia teenager has claimed she was forced to withdraw from her private high school after bringing a transgender date to her prom. School officials at North Cobb Christian School reportedly called student Emily Wright to the principals office 10 days after the prom - held off-campus - and questioned her about her date. 'I was asked, "Is there anything we should know about the guest you brought to prom?" And I knew exactly what they were talking about, so I said, "Yes, he's transgender,"' said Emily, as reported by Fox5. Emily's mom, Tricia Wright, claimed the school's principal told her they planned to expel her daughter, who only had weeks before she was due to gradate. 'I got a call from the principal who said, "Ms Wright, I've been informed that Emily brought a transgender guest to prom. Were you aware of that?" I said yes,' she recalled. 'She said, "Well, I'm sorry, Ms Wright, we're going to have to expel Emily,"' Tricia said. 'It was off property. I did sign a form allowing her to bring a guest,' she added. Emily said she was devastated but the prospect of being forced to leave her high school with only weeks to go. 'I cried very hard. I was just thinking that my entire future was in jeopardy. '"Where am I going to go to school? Where am I going to graduate?"' the teen reflected. Emily is now enrolled in a local public school to graduate after being forced to withdraw from North Cobb Christian School, according to CBS affiliates WRDW and WANF. In a letter to the school's principal, Emily's parents slammed the school for their decision to force their daughter to withdraw. They said the 'decision is not reflective of the Christian values you claim to uphold,' adding they believe the school made a 'discriminatory decision'. 'The school chose to kick out a senior student just four weeks before graduation simply because Emily was being inclusive and kind,' the letter said, as reported by Atlanta First News and Fox5.
