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Students have staged a mass walkout during a speech by former union boss Joe de Bruyn during which he espoused anti-abortion and anti-same-sex marriage views.
Mr de Bruyn was being presented with an honorary degree by the Australian Catholic University.
The university said Mr de Bruyn’s remarks were delivered in a personal capacity.
Graduating students say a speech by former union boss Joe de Bruyn “took a hard-right turn” as he voiced anti-abortion views during a ceremony at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne.
Mr Panteli said he estimated “95 per cent” of people left the auditorium as Mr de Bruyn continued to speak.