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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 1d

Take part in a groundbreaking workplace psychosocial safety census of all university staff in Australia, run by Pyschosocial Safety Climate Global Observatory. This an independent survey from University management and only open to staff.

Start here: nteu.info/census (takes 5-6min)

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 5d

“University governance is broken and it’s breaking people.”

Dr Liz Allen speaking at NTEU’s National Council on a panel on winning the fight for governance: restoring democracy to public universities. @nteuact.bsky.social

Join our campaign today: betterunis.nteu.au

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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 3d

Exactly the same thing could be asked about our broken universities, schools funding model, climate policy, corporate taxation, housing, arts, govt transparency, youth justice, mental health etc etc etc

When will our politicians have the courage to make meaningful change to our broken aged care system? | Julianne Schultz

The inspector general has applauded aspects of the new act but warns of a yawning gap between promise and delivery

www.theguardian.com

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 5d

Universities are hooked on international student fees, while brutalising staff through endless, costly restructuring and paying executives and consultants vast sums.
This doesn't add up.
Join our campaign to improve university governance: betterunis.nteu.au
#HigherEducation #auspol #Academia

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 6d

📰BREAKING📰

SafeWork NSW has stepped in to force Macquarie University to make work health and safety improvements to their consultation on proposed workplace changes.

Thanks to NTEU members at MQ who spoke out about the harm of workplace changes to staff mental health and wellbeing.

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Sally McManus @sallymcmanus.bsky.social · 6d

The actions of Macquarie Uni are deplorable. They have also been dragged in front of Fair Work. The @nteunion.bsky.social uncovered they decided to go “all the way” in forcing 65 highly skilled ppl out of work when they could have achieved their objectives without this pain.

NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 6d

📰BREAKING📰

SafeWork NSW has stepped in to force Macquarie University to make work health and safety improvements to their consultation on proposed workplace changes.

Thanks to NTEU members at MQ who spoke out about the harm of workplace changes to staff mental health and wellbeing.

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 6d

“Universities as workplaces have a vital role in addressing racism. Unions have an important role to play...many of the rights we enjoy today exist because people like you come together in solidarity.”
– Hashini Panditharatne, Director, Race Discrimination, Australian Human Rights Commission

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 6d

“The NTEU stands shoulder to shoulder with journalists worldwide who are under attack from authoritarian regimes, including the United States.”

Solidarity with Australian Journalists motion passed unanimously on the first day of NTEU’s National Council. @withmeaa.bsky.social

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 9d

AI is changing the way we work, and reshaping higher education.
It must be introduced fairly, ethically & with real consultation so staff aren’t left behind.
How is AI being used in your workplace?
Share your story: nteu.info/aistory

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 13d

These are just a small fraction of articles in the media this week highlighting the campaign for governance reform and the need to restore the mission of serving the public good. The hard work of members nationwide is making waves.

📻Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 13d

Dr @damiencahill.bsky.social recently spoke at the Future Campus HE Fest, highlighting the need for a return of collegiality and public accountability in university decision-making. We are calling on the government to act now.

📹Watch the latest coverage here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWJX...

20250918 Dr Damien Cahill speaking at Future Campus HE Festival

YouTube video by NTEU

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 13d

"If universities are to rebuild public trust and deliver on their foundational purposes, governance reform must be treated as an urgent priority."
Academics Adam Lucas and James Guthrie assess three decades of governance decline in #HigherEducation and how to fix it.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...

Reforming university governance: Restoring accountability and the public mission

Over the past three decades, Australia’s public universities have experienced a profound shift in governance culture.

johnmenadue.com

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 14d

Improve governance and we'll improve the way our universities run, for students, staff and the communities they serve.

It's not just NTEU saying this, the Senate Inquiry into University Governance is reporting the same thing:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
#HigherEducation #auspol #universities

'Rotten' Australian university culture lashed in long-running senate inquiry

Australia's universities are blighted by a "culture of consequence-free, rotten failure", a senate inquiry has found.

www.abc.net.au

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 15d

Improve governance and we'll improve the way our universities run, for students, staff and the communities they serve.

It's not just saying this, the Senate Inquiry into University Governance is reporting the same thing:
abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
#HigherEducation #auspol #universities #auspol2025

'Rotten' Australian university culture lashed in long-running senate inquiry

Australia's universities are blighted by a "culture of consequence-free, rotten failure", a senate inquiry has found.

abc.net.au

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 16d

We’ve put uni governance in the headlines.
The Senate committee has backed reforms on pay caps, transparency, and stronger staff and student voices. Now governments must act.
Imagine what more we can win with more of us: nteu.au/join

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 16d

Senate inquiry calls for cap to vice chancellor pay as chair lashes 'rotten culture' hurting university staff and students.

The interim report from the Senate inquiry into university governance is in...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
#HigherEducation #Auspol2025 #auspol @nteunion.bsky.social

'Rotten' Australian university culture lashed in long-running senate inquiry

Australia's universities are blighted by a "culture of consequence-free, rotten failure", a senate inquiry has found.

www.abc.net.au

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 16d

“The time is overdue for a reset,” says NTEU Victoria's Joo-Cheong Tham. “The social licence of universities is at its lowest ebb during the time of my career."
www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
#HigherEducation #auspol #universities @nteunion.bsky.social

How Allan plans to make Victoria a better place for Chinese students

The Victorian premier agrees her government may need to step in to ensure universities deliver foreign students the education experience they have been sold.

www.theage.com.au

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 19d

ACU members have spoken loud and clear:
94% YES vote by members to protected action.
91% YES vote by members to stoppages.

Staff are united + ready to fight for secure jobs, fair pay & safe workloads.

Not a member? Join: nteu.au/join

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 19d

NTEU is gaining support from across Victorian Parliament for university governance reform - Labor, Liberal, Greens and now Legalise Cannabis.
Let's end the crises and improve unis for students, staff and the communities they serve!
Read more:
www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #auspol

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 20d

What did NTEU members tell MPs at Parliament last week?
NTEU's university reform agenda gains political momentum at our briefing for Vic Government MPs.
Read more and watch the videos: www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #auspol #Auspol2025 #universities

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 21d

What did NTEU members tell MPs at Parliament last week?
Read more and watch the videos, as our briefing for Government MPs on NTEU's university reform agenda gains political momentum:
nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #auspol #Auspol2025 #universities

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 21d

Last week NTEU briefed Victorian Government MPs at Parliament about the pressing need for university reform.
NTEU members from Deakin, Monash, Swinburne and Fed Uni all spoke movingly about their experiences working in #HigherEducation.
Watch here:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#auspol #Auspol2025

20250910 NTEU Briefs Victorian Government MPs at Parliament - YouTube

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 22d

Reforming university governance: Restoring accountability and the public mission.
Great article charting the deterioration in the way our universities operate, adding more weight behind NTEU's university reform agenda: betterunis.nteu.au
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd

Reforming university governance: Restoring accountability and the public mission

Over the past three decades, Australia’s public universities have experienced a profound shift in governance culture.

johnmenadue.com

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NTEU Victoria @nteuvictoria.bsky.social · 23d

Universities are being "run like the Wild West".
Like more and more state MPs, Aiv Puglielli, the Greens’ spokesperson on universities, is backing NTEU's reform agenda.
Aiv wants more transparency and a reset in the way #universities are run.
Get involved: betterunis.nteu.au
#highereducation #auspol

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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 26d

The announcement of vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell's resignation on Thursday was greeted with cheers, however the view on campus is that this alone will not reverse the erosion of trust and morale that has already occurred.

Julie Bishop says the ANU is 'turning a page', but many argue it can't with her as chancellor

The announcement of vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell's resignation on Thursday was greeted with cheers, however the view on campus is that this alone will not reverse the erosion of trust and morale that has already occurred.

www.abc.net.au

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