Representation Of Students (Press, 11 July 1985)
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Summary: Representation Of Students (Press, 11 July 1985)
On 8 July 1985, Chris Elliott expressed concerns regarding the Canterbury Students' Union and its representation of student attitudes on significant national issues such as the South African rugby tour and the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. In Elliott's view, the union portrays a negative image of all students, suggesting that it does not truly represent the diverse opinions held by the student body. He emphasised that many students, particularly first-year students, feel misrepresented and lack a voice in the decision-making processes of university committees. These committees often operate behind closed doors, making decisions that are only made public through media. Elliott urged the public to refrain from viewing all students as radicals and instead to consider the perspectives of the broader student community.
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