The University of Queensland, their student union and the chairman of the Anti-Defamation Commission have all condemned Holocaust denial flyers that have been distributed on campus.
It is understood the flyers, which have also shown up at universities in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, have been pinned to noticeboards and put on car windshields.
Dr Melanie O'Brien, an expert in genocide studies from the UQ school of law, said she was disappointed to hear the flyers had made their way to UQ.
"I don't really understand it, because as a researcher I've seen the evidence, I've talked to survivors, I've interviewed survivors, I've watched testimony, I've read testimony of all different genocides and this is not made up," she said.
"The evidence is there, it's there for people to actually see with their own eyes and to hear with their own ears from survivors, and I cannot comprehend how anyone will deny what happened."
Dr O'Brien, who is also part of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, said the flyer itself is "strange".
"It's not very well written and the grammar and the punctuation is not great, so you can't really tell what they're saying in detail," she said.
The flyer, citing a Holocaust denial website, condemns a Hollywood film about a court case that proved the Holocaust happened. While the film is not named, Dr O'Brien said it could be assumed the film they are talking about is Denial, a movie based on the book by Deborah Lipstadt History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier. She said the film looks "amazing".
"Just because what Deborah Lipstadt did is so admirable, and also the fact that she had to do it, the fact that she had to get up in court and speak out against someone who was denying the holocaust is quite depressing in the first place, but it's really really important what she did," Dr O'Brien said.
A UQ representative said they were aware flyers had been distributed at the St Lucia campus.
"UQ staff, including Security officers, have removed the leaflets and will continue to do so," the representative said.
"The university deplores the distribution of derogatory material on campus, and will take action against anyone found distributing such material."
UQ Union president Gabii Starr said the union was "deeply unsettled" by the anti-Holocaust flyers, but praised the efforts of the university for the swift removal of the material.
"We believe the UQ community is a safe and inclusive space and the distribution of these materials undermines our campus culture," Ms Starr said.
"The UQ Union would like to commend the actions of the University of Queensland staff and security for efficiently removing the offending flyers and for their willingness to take action against those responsible."
Dr Dvir Abramovich, chairman of the Anti-Defamation Commission, said he was sickened by the distribution of the brochures.
"These groups are exploiting vulnerable students who may have limited knowledge about the horrific murder of six millions Jews and millions of others, and are using the tools of prejudice to sow a message of intolerance in the hearts of young people," he said.
"The deliberate attempt to deny the Holocaust must never find a welcoming haven in Australia, and we must all stand as one against racists who share a loathing for the Jewish people, other minorities, and for the values of diversity and multiculturalism."
Dr O'Brien said people should go and see the film.
"I'm really glad they made a movie about it, because people don't get the chance to spend time reading a lot of books about the Holocaust or the Cambodian genocide or the Armenian genocide," she said.
"And a film like Denial, or a film like The Promise – which is coming out soon about the Armenian genocide – they have the opportunity to reach a broader audience and I think that's really important."