Paul Frijters – pursued unfairly for misconduct over study of racism in bus drivers – says his case highlights unchecked power of tertiary hierarchiesAn economics professor who was pursued unfairly for misconduct over a study of racism in Brisbane bus drivers has said his case highlighted the unchecked power of university hierarchies to punish academics “for research they don’t like”.
Paul Frijters,who was demoted by the University of Queensland and the research suppressed in a disciplinary process ruled invalid by the just Work Commission, has called for legal changes to give academics greater workplace protection. Related: University suppressed study into racism on buses and 'victimised' its co-author There is no mechanism to stop them investigating you forever, and no double jeopardy lawContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com