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The Australian University Census on Staff Wellbeing (Second Wave) is now open. Have your say on psychosocial safety and wellbeing at work. This independent national survey will examine psychosocial working conditions across Australian universities. Complete the survey: nteu.info/census2

Six years ago today, Job-Ready Graduates passed through Parliament. It has left many students paying much more for their education, while the government contributes less - leaving a devastating hole in our funding system. Find out more: betterunis.nteu.au/postcards

More than two-thirds of WA university staff surveyed by @nteuwa.bsky.social oppose merging Curtin, Murdoch and UWA with union members vowing to fight the proposal.

Send your postcard to Jason Clare. There's also the option to add your own text, so you can tell him that 'you can't eat an elephant all at once' is a load of baloney. This Labor govt has really let #higherEd down.

New report from @nteunion.bsky.social shows a massive $12.2 billion gap between our public universities and private schools. For years the Labor government has chosen to gift private schools billions of public money while cutting funding for public uni students.

@nteunion.bsky.social members have unanimously endorsed a vote to enable strike action at #ANU. If you want your voice to be heard and counted, you must be a member. nteu.au/join

Today Damien Cahill and Gabe Gooding finish their terms as NTEU National General Secretary and NTEU National Assistant Secretary. Damien and Gabe have played an integral role in defending members’ rights and growing our union.  Their contribution will be felt for years to come. ✊

When Australia faces its biggest challenges, we turn to our universities. But are we funding them like the national asset they are? Our latest report compares Commonwealth funding for public universities and private schools, and reveals a striking imbalance. Read more: betterunis.nteu.au/postcards

It’s time to fix university funding. Read the report and send a message to Minister for Education Jason Clare: betterunis.nteu.au/postcards @alisonbarnes.bsky.social

Bigger. Better. Stronger. NTEU National Councillors celebrated our strong membership growth in 2026 - more than 30,000 members and growing everyday! 💜 We’re organising, we’re growing and we’re winning better workplaces and better universities. Be part of it. Join today: nteu.au/join

We are on day 2 of NTEU National Council - Building Better Universities Together. Council is where our elected representatives gather to plan the priorities of the year ahead and ensure we remain a democratic, member-led and accountable union.

Millan and Katelyn from the @nteunion.bsky.social Bargaining Team with an update from the bargaining table at #ANU.

Earlier this week I addressed the 2026 Comcare National Conference on WHS impacts of organisational change done badly. Case study: Renew ANU. I am still filled with admiration for @nteunion.bsky.social members who stood up for one another at #ANU. It should never have been necessary. ✊

NTEU members made this happen.  We pushed the NSW Government to deliver reforms our public universities urgently need. And we won. Join NTEU today and help keep the pressure on our public institutions to honour these reforms: nteu.au/join

After a 14-month compliance review, ANU has been hit with four conditions requiring major changes to its governance and council, including stronger oversight, better accountability and improved information flows.   That’s what happens when we organise and speak up. @nteuact.bsky.social

"ANU now has the dubious distinction of being the only public university in Australia with conditions on its registration... This is due in large part to the management, leadership and governance failures of the Bishop-Bell regime." - @nteunion.bsky.social's @lachlan.clohesy.bsky.social on #ANU.

University of Sydney staff are taking strike action tomorrow for a better future. AI is here to stay, but without safeguards and worker governance, it can be used to cut jobs, intensify workloads, and compromise academic standards. Be part of the change - get involved today: betterworkplaces.nteu.au

💜 Today is Wear It Purple Day. This year’s theme is Colours of Courage. We are celebrating the courage to be ourselves, stand up for each other and for a better, more inclusive sector. Join us at 2pm (AEST) today: Trans rights, union power and collective action. RSVP: nteu.info/wearitpurple

Together we can win a fair super system that benefits everyone. Find out more: betterworkplaces.nteu.au @nteuact.bsky.social

About a year ago, Dr Liz Allen spoke up in Parliament. Not because it was easy. Not because it was without risk. But because it was right. This won't fix everything, but it is welcome news. @nteunion.bsky.social @drdemography.com ✊💜 www.smh.com.au/national/anu...

It’s good to see ANU acknowledge its failures and apologise to Dr Liz Allen.   Liz was brave to speak up about what she experienced and to keep pushing for accountability.   You are never alone when you're a union member. Become a member today: nteu.au/join

☁️ NTEU members came together for Bluestocking Week 2026 from universities across the country. Around the theme of Building Better Universities Together, we shared ideas, had great conversations and celebrated the power of organising to make universities better for women and gender-diverse staff.

After nearly a decade leading Australia’s union movement, Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil are stepping down from the Australian Council of Trade Unions. Read the full media release at nteu.info/sallymichele

CQUniversity has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after underpaying more than 1,000 staff by over $1.3 million.   Be part of our campaign for better universities: betterunis.nteu.au/postcards

Huge news. Albanese government has announced major changes to university governance aimed at stopping the rorts, corruption and interference with academic freedom. Kudos to @nteunational.bsky.social for its brilliant work. All academics and staff should join the Union to support its amazing work.

NTEU members have your back. Join today: nteu.au/join

**Share widely** More than 40 civil society groups are calling on Australian universities to protect the right to peaceful protest, freedom of expression and academic freedom on campus…   Read more: nteu.info/civilsociety

🥳 Historic sector wins for NTEU members!  Two big results from bargaining at Western Sydney University and the University of Newcastle, delivering real change from landmark AI protections to 17% superannuation for casuals.   This didn’t happen by accident. Find out more: betterworkplaces.nteu.au

“These principles should send an unequivocal message to university executives to end these toxic approaches to running our public institutions.” – @alisonbarnes.bsky.social NTEU National President   Read full media release: nteu.info/unionwin

AI Protections. Better Universities. Dr Damien Cahill recently spoke at Future Campus, highlighting that Artificial Intelligence poses a threat to universities and must be managed carefully. We are calling for safeguards built around co-design and consultation with staff.

Women make unions bigger, better and stronger! A huge thanks to all our union women members who made today’s NTEU women’s conference fantastic. Let’s continue our fight in making sure women’s voices shape the future of our union.

BREAKING: Michael Still resigns as University of Wollongong Chancellor amid ICAC's explosive evidence. This is what happens when NTEU members speak up against the governance failures and lack of leadership accountability. Join the campaign for better universities today: nteu.au/join

ICAC's public inquiry into the University of Wollongong is still underway - but the evidence heard so far paints a damning picture of malfeasance and governance failure. University staff and students should never have to pay the price for bad governance. 📰 Read more: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...

On tomorrow! ⏱️ We are thrilled to welcome our key speakers to this year’s NTEU’s 2026 Building Better Universities Together Women’s Conference. Stay tuned on our socials for updates!

Work/Life Balance. Better Universities. Flexibility works best when it’s fair, transparent, and collectively agreed, not left to managerial discretion. Remote work/WFH and flexible hours improve wellbeing, retention, productivity, and promote gender equity. Join today: betterworkplaces.nteu.au

The National Tertiary Education Union has saved more than 140 jobs at Deakin University after successfully pressuring management to scrap its damaging plan. Read full media release: nteu.info/deakinwin

Monash University has failed to back-pay thousands of casual academics owed more than $10 million, almost a year after a landmark Federal Court ruling found the university had broken workplace law. Read full media release: nteu.info/monashtheft @nteuvictoria.bsky.social

NTEU members at Federation University have kicked off their bargaining campaign for fair pay, job security and a real say in decisions that impact staff.   When staff have a voice, universities work better for everyone. Sign up to be part of bargaining at your university: betterworkplaces.nteu.au

We're proud to support public educators and other school staff! ✊ @nteunion.bsky.social members know that staff working conditions are student learning conditions, and support our fellow education workers! Well done @aeufederal.bsky.social and other unions. 👏

This Thursday NTEU is holding a public forum with the new commissioners of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC). This is your opportunity to find out what ATEC is, what it can do for our sector and what it means for you.   ⌚ Thursday 1pm (AEST) 11 June 📅 RSVP: nteu.info/atec

Staff and students have exposed the depth of the crisis in our universities. Now is the time to act. Send a postcard to Minister for Education Jason Clare: betterunis.nteu.au/postcards @alisonbarnes.bsky.social @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social

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

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