Published: 15 February 2019
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Sydney University sacks controversial lecturer over swastika image (SMH)
Two months after senior lecturer in political economy, Tim Anderson, was first suspended and asked to show cause why his employment should not be terminated for "serious misconduct", the university rejected his appeal.
The lecture slide featuring the image was "disrespectful and offensive", and "contrary to the university's behavioural expectations and requirements for all staff", Sydney University's administration said in a statement.
Dr Anderson's suspension had been opposed by several dozen of the university's academics, who argued that academic freedom was "meaningless if it is suspended when its exercise is deemed offensive".
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