Deakin University starts backpaying staff after multimillion-dollar wage underpayments. NTEU welcomes the move but believes there could be more current and former staff affected yet to come forward. 9news.com.au/national/dea... #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #auspol #HigherEd

Swinburne Chancellor John Pollaers was grilled at Monday's senate inquiry into university governance about his leadership style following staff concerns. NTEU is calling for an independent investigation. www.afr.com/politics/uni... #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Days since an Australian university admitted to wage theft: 0

Deakin University admits underpaying wages to casual staff totalling $2.9m and announces payback process for those affected. Read more: nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd #auspol

Swinburne Uni chancellor John Pollaers at centre of serious governance allegations. NTEU VIC's Sarah Roberts calls for an independent investigation, insisting these allegations and staff concerns must not be "left unresolved". www.afr.com/policy/healt... #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #auspol

📣 Calling all university staff and students 📣 Our universities are growing – but what does that mean for teaching, learning and student support? Take our short survey (5–10 mins) today: nteu.info/classes

Allegations of governance failures swirl around Swinburne Uni chancellor John Pollaers. Calling for independent investigation, NTEU VIC's Sarah Roberts insists these allegations of impropriety must not be "left unresolved". www.afr.com/policy/healt... #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #auspol #HigherEd

Nearing year's end and NTEU Victoria has plenty of reasons to look towards 2026 with optimism and degree of expectancy. Catch up on what we've been doing: university reform, big pay wins & member growth - and an end-of-year party to come! nteu.info/growth-wins #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #academia

Don’t miss NTEU All-Member End-of-Year Party at Trades Hall on 27 Nov! Kick back and celebrate this year’s achievements over drinks and nibbles; catch up with friends, former colleagues and comrades from other institutions. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/nteu-vic-e... #HigherEducation #AcademicSky

NTEU Victoria latest: gains, growth and what's next: university reform, big pay wins & member growth. Read more: nteu.info/growth-wins #HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky #academia

Missed last Friday's online briefing on uni governance reform? Lots to report: Victoria's new inquiry, plus many more moves towards genuine reform of the way our universities operate. Catch up on what went on and watch the recording: nteu.info/briefingvideo #HigherEducation #AcademicSky

If you missed Friday's online briefing on uni governance reform you can watch the recording: zoom.us/clips/share/... Lots to report: Victoria's new inquiry, plus many more moves towards genuine reform of the way our universities operate. www.nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #AcademicSky

How will Victoria's new governance inquiry affect the way our #universities operate? Come to today's briefing at 1pm and find out what this and other governance reforms mean for you and your university: nteu.info/vicinquiry #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky #academia

What's the deal with university governance reform? Why is a new Victorian inquiry important? Come to Friday's briefing for university staff in Victoria and find out what all this means for you and your uni: nteu.info/reformbriefing #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #auspol

There are new plans to fix how universities will run. But will they work? Ian Ramsay from Melbourne Law School unpacks the detail: theconversation.com/there-are-ne... Come to Friday's briefing on what reform means for your uni: nteu.info/vicinquiry #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #auspol #HigherEd

We're making progress in getting governments to support university reform and the new Victorian governance inquiry is another key milestone. Find out what these reforms could mean for your uni at our online briefing tomorrow (Friday): nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky

Will Victoria's new inquiry into university governance put staff and students at the centre of university decision-making? Register for our briefing this Friday and Joo-Cheong will describe what this means for you and your uni: nteu.info/vicinquiry #HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky #auspol

A new Victorian inquiry into university governance aims to put staff and students at the centre of university decision-making. Register for our briefing this Friday and Joo-Cheong will describe what this means for you and your uni: nteu.info/vicinquiry #HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky

A huge step forward for university governance reform in Victoria with the government's new parliamentary inquiry a sign of imminent change in the way our unis run. Find out what this means for you and your work at our online briefing on Friday: www.nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #auspol

"Putting students and staff at the centre of university decision-making, ensuring Victorian universities reflect the communities they serve." Victoria to hold Parliamentary Inquiry into the governance of Victorian universities: premier.vic.gov.au/putting-stud... #HigherEducation #auspol #academia

A “damning indictment” on how unis run: Prof Joo-Cheong Tham, NTEU VIC Asst Sec, in @timeshighered.bsky.social piece about scathing report on university governance from the new expert council. Hear more at Friday's briefing: www.nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #academia #HigherEd #auspol

A “damning indictment” on the way universities run, according to Joo-Cheong Tham, NTEU Vic Asst Secretary, assessing the scathing report on university governance from the sector's new expert council. Hear more at Friday's online briefing: www.nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #academia

This report signals a radical overhauling of the way our universities run, reflecting what the NTEU and its members have been pushing for these last few years. A huge achievement for ordinary workers in #HigherEducation with their union! Come to Friday's Zoom briefing: www.nteu.au/News_Article...

MAJOR UNION WIN 🥳 The federal government will implement a new set of university governance principles to strengthen accountability, transparency and public trust following recommendations from the Expert Council on University Governance. Read more: nteu.info/majorwin @alisonbarnes.bsky.social

✅ The independent Australian Census on Staff Wellbeing is now live. This survey is: 🟣 Independent 🟣 Confidential 🟣 Takes 5-6 mins This is for all university staff - help make our workplaces safer today: nteu.info/census

TFW you're told the latest pay offer from management at Australian Catholic University. While ACU staff are offered 2.5%, their $1m-a-year VC enjoys a stonking 5.5% pay rise! No wonder staff went on strike yesterday. Read more: nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #HigherEd #acustrike

TFW you get told the latest pay offer from management at Australian Catholic University... Staff are striking today for fair pay rises, along with enhanced job security, workload regulation and rights to flexible work. Read more: nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #HigherEd #acustrike

Strike at Australian Catholic University today and Branch President Dr Leah Kaufmann decries the largesse enjoyed by executives while staff are denied fair pay and working conditions. New deal for staff now! www.nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #HigherEd

Politicians from all major parties are backing NTEU's reform agenda for university governance, and the Senate inquiry's recommendations reflect this. Find out more about our campaign to improve #HigherEducation for students, staff and the wider community: www.nteu.au/News_Article... #auspol

After the Senate inquiry, and with education ministers meeting on 17 October, what's next for university governance reform? Come to our briefing on 24 October and find out: www.nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEd #auspol #HigherEducation #academia

Senate Inquiry into University Governance exposes: "overpaid and arrogant management and their largesse, opaque, unaccountable, and top-down decision-making, and governance bodies stacked with corporate appointees." thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi... #HigherEducation #auspol

Politicians from all parties are backing NTEU's reform agenda for university governance and the Senate inquiry's recommendations reflect this. Support our campaign: betterunis.nteu.au Let's make real and lasting improvements for students staff and the wider community. #HigherEducation #auspol

Is that best for racism, underpaying staff, or unlawful conduct such as breaching privacy @nteuvictoria.bsky.social ? Or do they just get the gong for having members of the #AtlasNetwork on staff? #unimelb #universityofmelbourne #academicsky

Farewell and best wishes to Julie Kimber as she leaves #HigherEducation. She's been a peerless leader for NTEU Swinburne Branch and will be much missed. Thanks so much for all you've done, and good luck with what's next! #HigherEducation #Swinburne

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)

“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

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

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

📰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.

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.

“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

“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

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

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...

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...

"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...

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

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

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

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