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Victoria University is speaking to one of its professors about the language they used in an anti-government social media post.
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) has warned Victoria University that the comments "may bring the centre into disrepute".
Professor Joanna Kidman heads up the publicly-funded but independent anti-extremism centre, which was set up after the mosque shootings and is funded by the Department of Prime Minister through a charitable trust.
In a post on X, responding to the government's military boot camp policy, she questioned if it was a "death cult" that "hates children".
In a statement, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet spokesperson Bridget White said Professor Kidman was employed by Victoria University and not a public servant.
"However, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet has conveyed to the university via the Trust its concerns that Professor Kidman's comments may bring the centre into disrepute."
ACT public service spokesperson Todd Stephenson said she should be sacked.
Professor Kidman has not responded to RNZ's requests for comment.
