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Flyers denying the historical accuracy of the Holocaust have sparked outrage from University of Western Australia studentsafter they were distributed around the campus on Wednesday.

It is understood the flyers contained content that supported the works of controversial historian David Irvingand questioned whether the Holocaust actually happened.

The flyers are similar in content to those posted around eastern state campuses last month, which saw pamphlets distributed at the Australian National University, Monash University and Monash University in Victoria.

UWA Student Guild president Nevin Jayawardena said the university was investigating.

"Paper slips were left on cars parked on the University Campus that contained content that denies the occurrence of the Holocaust and diminishing the horrific experiences of those who were persecuted throughout the Holocaust," he said.

"The identity of the person or people who have been distributing these paper slips are unknown at the current time.

"The UWA Student Guild condemns the content and distribution of these paper slips and stands in solidarity with students and staff who have been impacted by this cruel act.

"The message of these flyers is deeply hurtful and disrespectful to several groups on campus and the wider student population. The UWA Student Guild strongly believes that all students should feel safe and respected on campus at all times."

The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) WA issued a statement regarding the incidentand said the group was thankful for the university's support.

"As AUJS WA, our main concern is to ensure Jewish students feel safe on campus. It is extremely encouraging to have a public statement made by the UWA Student Guild as it shows that the student community does not tolerate this type of behaviour and that it is not without consequence," it said.

"To the UWA students who found these flyers on their cars and around campus we are working hard to ensure this does not happen again and that the perpetrators are found."

A University of Western Australia spokeswoman said the campus security was reviewing CCTV footage from Wednesday in order to determine the identity of the perpetrator.

"The University of Western Australia finds the distribution of these flyers abhorrent," she said.

"The University has zero tolerance to behaviour that is disrespectful and offensive to staff, students and the community. The matter is being investigated and anyone with information should contact UWA Security on 6488 3020."

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'Deeply hurtful': Holocaust denial flyers spark uni student outrage - WAtoday

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