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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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.

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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

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Dr Lachlan Clohesy @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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. ✊

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

"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.

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ANU slapped with conditions on registration following governance failures

TEQSA imposes four conditions on ANU after governance review

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

💜 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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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...

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ANU apologises to whistleblower after ‘indefensible treatment’

Academic Liz Allen named then-chancellor Julie Bishop and two other senior leaders as having threatened, bullied and intimidated her.

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

☁️ 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.

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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

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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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.

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New university governance standards a major win for staff and students: union

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

**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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🥳 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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

“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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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.

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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.

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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...

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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!

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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. 👏

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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.

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

"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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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.

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

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

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