ICAC has announced a public inquiry into allegations of corruption at the University of Wollongong.   This scrutiny is a result of university staff and NTEU members spending years exposing governance failures and pushing for accountability.   When staff speak up together, change happens.

Australian universities are in crisis. Now is the time to act. Send a postcard to Minister for Education Jason Clare 👉 betterunis.nteu.au/postcards

University staff across the country have shared stories about what’s really happening in our teaching spaces. And we're being heard. 📖 Read NTEU's Overloaded: Australia's University Class Size Crisis report here: nteu.info/overloaded

Thousands of university staff across the country took part in our National Class Sizes Survey. The results are in. Don’t miss out on our launch tomorrow - Wed 27 May, 2pm (AEST). RSVP at nteu.info/classes-launch

Members came together at UWA, Curtin, Murdoch and UNDA to discuss the future of WA universities with National President @alisonbarnes.bsky.social and WA Secretary Scott Fitzgerald. The next step in our Better Universities campaign is the launch of our Class Sizes Survey: nteu.info/classes-launch

Australian universities are in crisis. Students and staff are paying the price.    Thousands of university staff across the country took part in our National Class Sizes Survey. RSVP for NTEU's Class Sizes Report launch and an advance copy: nteu.info/classes-launch

UTAS union members are planning a half-day work stoppage this week for fair pay. Across the country we are winning better wages, and Tasmanian staff should not be left behind or forced to choose between fair pay and job stability.    Find out more about our campaign: better workplaces.nteu.au

Anthony Hack, a Jaadwa man of the Wotjobaluk Nation and NTEU Industrial Officer, spoke at the NES Inquiry today on the importance of including Cultural and Kinship Leave to ensure this is a workplace right for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers. Read NTEU’s submission: nteu.info/nes

Nominations for NTEU elections are open for one more week! Don’t miss the chance to make a real impact in the work of our union. Find out more: nteu.info/elections2026

"The government has set out a genuine long-term vision for higher education. But without sufficient funding, the noble ambition of sending more students to universities simply cannot be realised.” - Dr Alison Barnes, NTEU National President.   Read the full media release: nteu.info/budget2026

Dr Alison Barnes, NTEU National President, is coming to universities in WA to speak about about the governance crisis. Register and join the discussions on how we can build better universities together: nteu.info/betteruniswa @alisonbarnes.bsky.social

Dr Damien Cahill, NTEU General Secretary, joined unions rallying outside the US consulate in Sydney this week to say no to Trump’s war on workers. Peace is union business.

ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop’s long-overdue resignation is a chance to heal. Brave union members standing together ended this dark chapter. Fix our universities. Join us today: nteu.au/join

Hundreds of staff at UTAS - Tasmania’s only university - went on strike this week, coming together at Launceston and Hobart campuses to demand fair pay and conditions. Join our campaign for better workplaces today: nteu.au/join Image credit: Philip Bohle

ANU staff are standing up for better than scapegoating and distractions from real accountability. Learn more about our campaign for Better Universities and get involved today: betterunis.nteu.au/timeline @nteuact.bsky.social

Great to see UC staff coming together to fix a broken system of constant restructuring and unfair workloads. NTEU members across the country are working together for better workplaces - find out more about our priorities and sign up to get involved: betterworkplaces.nteu.au @nteuact.bsky.social

Nominations are now open for elected positions at the Branch, Division and National levels of the National Tertiary Education Union. If you’re a member, this is your opportunity to get more involved and directly shape the future of our union. Find out more 👉 nteu.info/nteuelections2026

Another major crisis of university governance. UTAS staff, students and all Tasmanians deserve answers. Read the full media release: nteu.info/utasgovcrisis

Today on International Workers Memorial Day we honour those who never made it home, and those whose lives were changed forever by a workplace injury. Every worker deserves to be safe at work.

Secure Jobs. Better Universities. Ongoing work should mean ongoing jobs. Fixed-term contracts create more uncertainty, more stress and less control over our working lives. Staff deserve secure, stable jobs to build stronger and more sustainable universities: betterworkplaces.nteu.au/

ANU delegates concluded two days of training in Canberra this week. As we look ahead to the future of our sector, we’re committed to addressing the governance crisis and securing full-funding for our universities. Join today: nteu.org/join @nteuact.bsky.social

We need to #spillandfillANUCouncil. region.com.au/serious-misc...

Staff at #UniCanberra have paid the price for the stuff-ups of Executive & Council, and continue to do so. Join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join - it's the best way to fix broken governance, and ensure redundancy protections. ✊

NTEU members in the ACT supported by many more around the country have fought so long to expose the governance crisis at the ANU. We have achieved so much but I am still shocked by some of what is still being revealed about Bell and Bishop’s tenure.

Over 100 union delegates are together in Victoria today for Power Up - Activists and Delegates Conference. We’re talking about building power in our workplaces and our universities. NTEU. Be in it. 👉 nteu.au/join

Despite staff and @nteunion.bsky.social raising concerns, ETaG's botched conception, approval and implementation led directly to careers ending as well as damage to people and the university. Staff continue to pay the price & will strike at #UniCanberra on 5 May. region.com.au/unrealistic-...

Great to meet with @alisonbarnes.bsky.social and @nteunion.bsky.social colleagues to take some lessons from their governance campaigns back to @ucu.org.uk Plenty of opportunities for future cross-border collaboration too! Looking forward to hitting the ground running as #ucu VP next month.

Just days after Four Corners exposed $1.8 billion in consultant spending, we're now seeing universities hire external lawyers to block basic salary transparency. Staff and students deserve transparency and answers. 📰 Read the article: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

Last night’s 4 Corners episode is recognition of our years-long campaign for Better Universities. We know what needs to be done - now it’s time for major action. Read the full media release 👉 nteu.info/4corners

When teaching and research at unis is so stretched that management are closing departments and sacking staff, shovelling these huge amounts of public money to outside, private sector consultants - who do neither - is unforgivable www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Stronger intellectual freedom protection. Better Universities. Intellectual freedom is at the heart of what defines a University. Professional staff need protection of intellectual freedom so they can speak up and share their expertise. Universities must support, not silence to those who do.

Solidarity with teachers in Victoria on strike today!

Read NTEU’s full statement on Iran 👉 nteu.info/iran Read Education International’s statement 👉 nteu.info/ei-iran

Secure Jobs. Better Universities. Staff deserve stability and respect so they can do their jobs without living under permanent threat. Join the NTEU today: nteu.au/join

Universities are facing big challenges and the future feels uncertain for many of us. But when staff stand together, we can make real positive changes – from pushing for accountability in university governance to improving jobs and conditions.
  Join your union today: nteu.au/join

Join the union movement for change. Join NTEU today: nteu.au/join

Fair Workloads. Better Universities. Staff have a right to a safe and healthy workplace. Join the NTEU today for safe workloads: nteu.au/join

International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the critical role women play in unions and rally across the country for more equitable workplaces. Our achievements have changed society but there’s still so much to fight for. Join NTEU today: nteu.au/join

Gender Affirmation Leave. Better Universities. Gender affirmation leave is about respect, equality, and the basic right to be yourself at work without risking your income or job security. Join NTEU today for fairer, healthier, and more inclusive workplaces: nteu.au/join

82% is a system failure. The new Australian University Census on Staff Wellbeing is out and the findings demand action. Join our national briefing: 🗓 2pm (AEDT) Wednesday 25 February 🔗 RSVP at: nteu.info/censusbriefing

The NTEU is spot on - every worker deserves access to reproductive health leave and workplace support. It's a huge help to employees and makes business sense for employers and the broader economy.

💜 TOMORROW!💜 @nteunion.bsky.social Member Meeting at #UniCanberra! RSVP (in-person): nteu.info/rsvp180226 Register (online): nteu.info/zoom180226 More info: ucbargaining.info Join NTEU: www.nteu.au/join ✊ Not yet a member? Join before the meeting! 🙏

We need systemic change, genuine accountability, and a sector-wide commitment to becoming truly inclusive workplaces. Read the full media release 👉 nteu.info/uniracism

✅ Reproductive Health Support. Better Workplaces. Help create inclusive, supportive workplaces where staff can manage reproductive health without stigma, penalty, or financial loss. Become a member today: nteu.au/join

Equal Super. Better Universities. Casual university staff teach, research, and support students, often for years, yet are denied the same superannuation contributions as their ongoing colleagues. Join today 👉 nteu.au/join

Fair pay. Better universities. University staff need fair pay that keeps up with the cost of living. Food, rent, and bills haven’t stopped rising and neither should your pay. Hard work, sacrifice, and increased productivity should be recognised. Join today: nteu.au/join

Today is a National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. NTEU mourns the lives lost and we stand with all those grieving this horrific act of violence.

2025 proved what we can achieve together. 2026 is about going further. 👉 Be part of something bigger. Join NTEU today: nteu.au/join

🙌 Happy New Year! Start the year protected, connected, and organised. Join NTEU members making 2026 about better workplaces and better universities: nteu.au/join

Unions connect people. Be part of making our universities better with Jude: nteu.au/join