N.s.w. Bans On Building (Press, 21 June 1973)
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Summary: N.s.w. Bans On Building (Press, 21 June 1973)
On 20 June 1973, it was reported that Builders’ labourers in New South Wales had imposed black bans on construction projects valued at $2700 million. Jack Mundey, a representative of the Builders’ Labourers’ Federation, announced that the latest ban specifically targeted extensions to Macquarie University. This action was taken in solidarity with an 18-year-old student who had been barred from the university’s Anglican residential college due to his sexual orientation. The student was an active member of the Gay Liberation movement at the university. Mundey highlighted that the ban was a result of a request from the university's student council and emphasised that universities should serve as inclusive environments for all individuals seeking education. He expressed that it was critical for educational institutions to refrain from discriminatory practices, asserting that all students, regardless of their sexuality, should be afforded the same respect and opportunities for learning. The ban on the construction work would remain in place until Macquarie University recognised and addressed this inequality, thus allowing all students to thrive without facing discrimination.
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