University of Canberra head gets 71 per cent rise ahead of sudden departure A union wants to know why Paddy Nixon earned three times the PM's wage. The Canberra Times · Jul 20, 2024
Job threat for Australian university staff as claims international student cuts are being weaponised Leading experts have described Labor’s controversial migration policy as a ‘recipe for chaos’ set to hit campuses The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2024
Majority of university chiefs in Victoria earn over $1m despite budget woes Federal government vows crackdown as institutions increased their vice-chancellor’s salaries amid job losses in the sector The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024
University staff vote yes for new work, pay agreements in 'important win' It comes after almost two years of negotiating. Newcastle Herald · Aug 4, 2023
Yasmin already has $20,000 of student debt. Labor’s plans to scrap a Coalition reform may come too late Students to wait until 2024 to see course fee changes as government begins exploring fairer alternatives to the jobs-ready graduates scheme The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2023
Union withdraws demand for casuals super parity in Newcastle Uni deal University staff will vote on the proposed agreement in the coming weeks. Newcastle Herald · Jun 13, 2023
Second level for storied Newcastle Ocean Baths would be a mistake 'What a ridiculous consideration.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2023
University industry body attacks union over Newcastle dispute The industry group says universities will not try to cut staff conditions under new Fair Work Commission laws. Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2023
University vice-chancellor's pay up 7% to $930,000 University management is involved in a long-running dispute with staff over a new enterprise agreement. Newcastle Herald · May 31, 2023
Academics union fears Newcastle Uni will use new IR laws to 'gut' conditions The union is worried the university will seek Fair Work Commission arbitration, sidelining staff. Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2023
University union votes to reject revised bargaining offer Negotiations have been ongoing for close to two years. Newcastle Herald · May 6, 2023
University staff strike over insecure work as 'anger and discontent' builds on campus University tutors who say they cannot plan for their futures are among the thousands of university staff to walk off the job as part of a national week of action against insecure work and wage theft. ABC News · May 3, 2023
First major bank passes on rate hike – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023
‘They know what’s at stake’: inside the longest-running industrial action at an Australian university University of Sydney staffers have been striking over workloads and job security, issues that students say impact them too The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023 ‘Universally hated’: academics speak out on outsourced university courses Australian academic staff say online courses run by for-profit providers lead to distressing workloads and poor standards
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023 Australian university sector makes record $5.3bn surplus while cutting costs for Covid Department of Education figures reveal all but three universities reported a surplus, including $1bn for the University of Sydney
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023 Australian universities advised to avoid being ‘roped into’ multi-employer bargaining, leaked strategy reveals Union calls document ‘incontrovertible proof’ institutions using ‘concerted’ plan to drive down wages
Newcastle Herald · Feb 20, 2023 Outrage at University of Newcastle 'holding' emails from union "I'm extraordinarily disappointed."
Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2022 University of Newcastle says union's emails were 'not blocked' "Anything that is industrial relations related should automatically be whitelisted and never ever held."
ABC News · Nov 29, 2022 Deakin University to face Fair Work Commission over wage theft allegations The tertiary education union is taking the university to the fair work watchdog. It alleges that university staff have been underpaid staff millions of dollars.
The Canberra Times · Oct 19, 2022 University of Canberra staff to strike next week University of Canberra says it can't afford pay rises above 3.5 per cent.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2022 ‘Zoom picketing’: students protest Sydney University staff cuts by disrupting online tutorials Campus authorities argue digital disruption is ‘not protected action’ and ‘unlawful’ while activists say they were forced into the creative tactic
Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022 University staff strike over demands for improved pay, conditions and job security "They're going to work us to death."
Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2022 'First time ever': University and TAFE staff set to strike on Wednesday amid ongoing negotiations "Staff are now taking action to defend the excellent higher education that we are committed to provide."
The Canberra Times · Sep 14, 2022 'Exhausted' University of Canberra staff to walk off the job The University of Canberra union members have rejected a 3.5 per cent wage cap that they say would leave them worse off amid soaring inflation.