There's debate over Victoria University's decision to call off a discussion on free speech.

It comes after outrage within the university, with claims the panellists didn't represent a balance of views.

600 people had registered to attend before the university's Vice-Chancellor postponed the event, saying they were going back to the drawing board.

Students' Association president Marcail Parkinson says some speakers would've made students uncomfortable, and have a history of hate speech.

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There's debate over Victoria University's decision to call off a discussion on free speech.
It comes after outrage within the university, with claims the panellists didn't represent a balance of views.
600 people had registered to attend before the university's Vice-Chancellor postponed the event, saying they were going back to the drawing board.
Students' Association president Marcail Parkinson says some speakers would've made students uncomfortable, and have a history of hate speech.
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