ICAC investigation into Wollongong University shows we need serious governance reform. Find out more about campaign: betterunis.nteu.au/timeline @damiencahill.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social

Their fees fund universities - so why don't students have a voice in university decision-making and the ways their universities run? PhD student Jesse Gardner, National President of CAPA, backs NTEU's reform proposal: nteu.info/unireform #HigherEd #auspol #students #AcademicSky

Young Workers Centre Director Yolanda Robson talks to NTEU's Sarah Roberts outside Parliament about what they're calling for at Victoria's university governance inquiry. Read about the inquiry and NTEU's submission: nteu.info/unireform #HigherEd #auspol #AcademicSky @sarahecroberts.bsky.social

Outside the Victorian inquiry into enhancing university governance, NTEU VIC's Sarah Roberts caught up with NUS President Felix Hughes to find out what students are asking for. For more about the inquiry and NTEU's submission: nteu.info/unireform #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Despite government inquiries across Australia investigating failures of university governance, the leaders of our universities seem strangely reluctant to accept there's a problem... Read more: www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati... #highereducation #HigherEd #auspol #AcademicSky

"Senior leadership refuses to accept there is a crisis in the sector." Then maybe the sector should refuse to accept senior leadership? 🤔 Ask me about a little case study called #ANU.

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

Is legislative change on the cards for universities in Victoria?Here's NTEU's Joo-Cheong Tham with Danae Bosler, of Trades Hall, after appearing at yesterday's hearings for the Victorian Inquiry into Enhancing University Governance. NTEU's proposal: nteu.info/unireform #AcademicSky #HigherEducation

NTEU went first before the Victorian uni governance inquiry hearings this morning. Presenting our joint reform proposal with NUS and CAPA, we're calling for more transparency, stronger accountability and meaningful voice. Read more: nteu.info/unireform #auspol #HigherEducation #AcademicSky

Starting today, 14 May - Hearings for the Victorian Inquiry into Enhancing University Governance. NTEU are first witness, Watch the live stream from 9.30am today: www.parliament.vic.gov.au/watch Read more about the inquiry: nteu.info/unireform #HigherEducation #auspol #HigherEd #AcademicSky

"We are RMIT!" RMIT UP staff on strike today after waiting four years for a pay rise and fed up wondering why they get lower super than other staff at RMIT? Fair pay and equal super now! #HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky @alisonbarnes.bsky.social

Local MP briefed on Deakin University's FOI Appeal. NTEU Deakin Branch President Reece Walters and NTEU Victorian Division Asst Sec Joo-Cheong Tham meet Geelong MP Chris Couzens to discuss Deakin's stalling tactics. Read more: nteu.info/foidodge #HigherEducation #auspol #HigherEd #AcademicSky

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

Very proud of this incredibly brave NTEU member speaking truth to power. "University of Newcastle academic with terminal cancer risks job to speak out about 'unsafe' workloads." Universities must change! www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05... #HigherEducation #HigherEd #UnionProud #AcademicSky

Let's hear from the members and delegates at NTEU's Power Up conference in South Melbourne, as they make plans and prepare for the upcoming round of enterprise bargaining at Victorian universities. Read more: nteu.info/powerup #AcademicSky #HigherEd #HigherEducation #UnionStrong

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

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

NTEU Victorian Assistant Secretary (Academic Staff), Professor Joo-Cheong Tham meets Bridget Vallence, Shadow Minister for Jobs and Skills, to brief her on the NTEU submission to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into enhancing university governance. #HigherEd #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #auspol

No pay rise since 2022? Lower super than colleagues at RMIT? No wonder staff at RMIT UP took strike action today, standing up for their conditions and for their students. Staff working conditions are student learning conditions. #HigherEd #UnionStrong #UnionProud #AcademicSky #HigherEducation

On Friday delegates and elected reps from across Monash attended the @nteuvictoria.bsky.social Power Up: Building for Bargaining delegates and activists conference. We came away feeling empowered and connected within our branch and to other branches across Victoria.

Ian from La Trobe University is ready to Power Up! We’re Building for Bargaining today - let’s go! #HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky @alisonbarnes.bsky.social

That's right, Alison! Our big day is set to Power Up in a few minutes time! #highereducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky

Politicians in Australia’s most populous state have recommended probes of two highly ranked institutions, in an interim report from one of several inquiries into the governance of the country’s universities

Victorian universities are abusing FOI processes to hide what they're up to and how they pay for it: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04... Let's change the way our unis run: for students, staff and the communities they're supposed to serve - not a small clique of fat cats: betterunis.nteu.au/timeline/

Victorian universities are abusing Freedom Of Information laws, NTEU says, as transparency concerns grow. After ABC's Four Corners on Monday, further evidence of the murkiness around uni governance. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04... #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky @aivgoesgreen.bsky.social

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

Last night's ABC Four Corners painted a bleak picture of the ongoing mismanagement of Australian universities. But we're pushing for change, and MPs are getting behind NTEU's reform proposal ahead of the upcoming Victorian inquiry: nteu.info/unireforms youtu.be/quc24Ot9Qwg?... #HigherEd #AcademicSky

It’s the story of all that’s gone downhill in Australia. Lobbyists and consultants elbowing in to gouge money from provisions for citizens. Neoliberalism, now dressed as centrism.

It was absolutely outrageous but also not surprising at all. So sad to see universities I have cared deeply about (UOW, ANU) gutted.

Sheesh, can’t believe how much universities and Australian governments are spending on consultants. It’s hard to accept how universities are operating in Australia today vs free education our parents or grandparents had access to. I had hoped for more from an ALP government.

Watch ABC Four Corners tonight as our corporatised universities come under the microscope - the VCs, the consultants, the sheer mismanagement that sells students, staff and taxpayers short. #HigherEducation #auspol #HigherEd #AcademicSky #universities #FourCorners www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Australia's universities are spending $1.8 billion a year on external consultants and contractors, while slashing courses and jobs, with students, staff and taxpayers left shortchanged. Watch ABC Four Corners tonight. #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Mulgrave MP Eden Foster supports NTEU's advocacy for stronger university governance at the upcoming Victorian parliamentary inquiry. Read more about the NTEU proposals and the inquiry: nteu.info/unireform #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky #vicpol #universities #HigherEd #HigherEdpolicy

Eureka MP Michaela Settle supports NTEU's push for meaningful student and staff voice at regional university campuses. Find out more about NTEU's university reform package and the upcoming parliamentary inquiry into university governance: nteu.info/unireform #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky

State MP for Ashwood Matt Fregon supports NTEU's call for stronger university governance for a stronger higher education system. Political backing for NTEU's reform package is growing as the parliamentary inquiry nears. Read more: nteu.info/unireform #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Northcote MP Kat Theophanous and Greenvale MP Iwan Waters endorse NTEU's proposals for greater accountability in university governance. Read more about NTEU's university reform package and the parliamentary inquiry: nteu.info/unireform #HigherEd #AcademicSky #HigherEdpolicy #auspol #academia

Solidarity with striking Victorian teachers! Here's NTEU VIC Secretary Sarah Roberts... #unionstrong #teaching #education @aeufederal.bsky.social @aeuvictoria.bsky.social @sarahecroberts.bsky.social

More Victorian MPs are getting behind NTEU's push to clean up the way our universities run. Member for Melton Steve McGhie supports NTEU's proposal for stronger staff voice in decision-making. Read more about NTEU's proposals: nteu.info/unireform #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Supporting NTEU's push for university governance reform, Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny wants continuing employment to be the norm across the sector. Read more about NTEU's submission and the inquiry: nteu.info/unireform #HigherEducation #auspol #HigherEd #AcademicSky

Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas meets NTEU VIC's Professor Joo-Cheong Tham at Parliament to welcome NTEU's comprehensive reform proposal to the Victorian inquiry into enhancing university governance. Read NTEU's submission: nteu.info/inquirysubmi... #HigherEducation #HigherEd #auspol #HigherEdPolicy

Point Cook MP Mathew Hilakari met NTEU's Prof Joo-Cheong Tham at Parliament to welcome the NTEU submission to the Victorian inquiry into university governance. It advocates for more transparency and stronger staff and student voice in decision-making. betterunis.nteu.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky

State Liberal MP Chris Crewther welcomes NTEU's Prof Joo-Cheong Tham to Parliament to discuss NTEU's submission to the Victorian inquiry into university governance. Together we can improve the way our universities run: betterunis.nteu.au #HigherEducation #HigherEd #auspol #AcademicSky #academia

Big NTEU win for university casual staff, now owed millions in back pay after this Federal Court decision handed down yesterday. Read the story: www.nteu.au/News_Article... Join the campaign: betterunis.nteu.au #HigherEducation #HigherEdPolicy #AcademicSky #HigherEd @sarahecroberts.bsky.social

Metrics and managerialism: Hannah Forsyth unpacks the history of how the Australian university sector arrived at crisis point - and where we go from here. Join our campaign: betterunis.nteu.au www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #HigherEd #HigherEdPolicy #AcademicSky #HigherEducation #Academia

Excellent - sad but funny - account by Uni of Canberra historian Frank Bongiorno of how universities ended up in their current parlous state: Time to end bad governance: betterunis.nteu.au insidestory.org.au/the-preserva... #HigherEducation #HigherEdPolicy #auspol #AcademicSky #HigherEd #academia

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

Elected representatives would occupy at least one-third of the seats on Victorian universities’ governing councils under new proposals from a coalition of staff, students and civil bodies, including NTEU. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/maintai... #HigherEd #auspol #AcademicSky #HigherEducation

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

It's #InternationalWomensDay this Sunday - join your union and take action to close gender pay gaps of up to 18% in higher education: nteu.info/joinnteu Let's improve the way unis run: betterunis.nteu.au #HigherEducation #HigherEd #InternationalWomensDay2026 #IWD2026 #AcademicSky #GenderPayGap

New gender pay gap data shows wide disparities across Aussie unis. It's not about women being paid less for the same job. It's structural inequality: insecure work, under-representation, workload inequity + pay secrecy. Let's improve the way unis run: betterunis.nteu.au #HigherEducation #AcademicSky