University of Sydney academics protest honorary degree for 'racist and war criminal' John Howard

By Kelsey Munro
Updated October 28 2016 - 11:08am, first published September 28 2016 - 5:07pm
Former Prime Minister John Howard, in his Sydney office, MLC Centre. Photo: Louie Douvis
Former Prime Minister John Howard, in his Sydney office, MLC Centre. Photo: Louie Douvis

Academics from the University of Sydney are protesting against the bestowal of an honorary doctorate on John Howard, saying the former Prime Minister is "considered a racist and a war criminal" and "not a fit recipient of the university's highest honour".

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