Anti-vaccination storm brewing at UOW - ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation

"In a university environment we uphold the principle of academic freedom for staff and students," he said."Just because something is controversial doesn't mean that a student shouldn't present her viewpoint."

..."But the Australian Medical Association has criticised the University of Wollongong for supporting a PhD student with anti vaccination views.

"AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton says while everyone is entitled to their opinion universities have a higher responsibility.

"People should be able to do anything they want to do and I agree with that, but when we have funds contributed does that undermine the university's reputation for being a scientific institution or not?" he said.

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