Anzac day 'glories war', Melb students say

The Monash University Student Council is holding a meeting in which it will move a motion to debate not supporting Anzac Day "celebrations".

The Legacy ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students in Melbourne.

A Melbourne university student group is opposing Anzac Day events on the grounds they glorify war. (AAP)

A Melbourne university student group has caused uproar over its plans to oppose Anzac Day events on the grounds they glorify war.

The Monash University Student Council will debate a motion on Thursday calling on its members not to support or promote any Anzac Day "celebrations" arguing it is an exercise in war glorification and patriotism.

The Australian Liberal Students Federation has condemned the move as the "ultimate disrespect" to those who died defending the country.


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