NTEU ACT

Now is the time to decide whether you want decisions about workloads at #UniCanberra to be made WITH you, or FOR you.

If you believe staff should have a voice in determining workloads and other key conditions, join @NTEUnion today at www.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.

While it appears the major parties may have struck some form of agreement, and it remains unclear whether amendments to address some issues will be possible, we appreciate the opportunity and @davidpocock.bsky.social's continuing commitment to community consultation.

This was a collegial discussion attended by members of different faith groups, advocacy groups, experts, stakeholders, and Ngunnawal community elders & representatives.

There was a clear consensus that many issues require further consultation.

NTEU ACT Division Secretary Dr Lachlan Clohesy & ACT Division President Katie Ley attended.

@nteunion.bsky.social expressed concerns on retrospectivity, ambiguity, unintended consequences, and the lack of a 'good faith' defence which exists in other relevant sections of the Criminal Code.

Yesterday @nteunion.bsky.social participated in @davidpocock.bsky.social's Roundtable to discuss the Government's legislation on hate speech.

In the aftermath of Bondi, there was strong solidarity with the Jewish community and opposition to racism and discrimination, including antisemitism.

2025 proved what we can achieve together.

2026 is about going further.

👉 Be part of something bigger. Join NTEU today: nteu.au/join

✨ Dear NTEU members, thank you for everything you made possible this year. Enjoy a well-deserved break. 2026 is shaping up to be big! ✨

Good progress on some issues, but concerns remain on job security at #UniCanberra.

We're also disappointed with UC Management's response on reproductive health - see email for the full update!

To win the UC we all deserve, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊

We reaffirm our commitment to stand against racism and discrimination in all of its forms - including anti-Semitism - and to stand against violence and hatred. These are core union values.

@nteunion.bsky.social supports the statement of @australianunions.bsky.social on behalf of our movement.

How we can make ANU a model for proper uni governance The place to begin with reform is obvious.

The Federal Government has an opportunity to start things off by making #ANU an exemplar of good governance. Unlike other universities governed under state or territory legislation, the ANU Act is at the Commonwealth level.
@nteunion.bsky.social

Earlier this week, we were thrilled to have Millan Pintos-Lopez, our @nteunion.bsky.social National Vice-President (Professional Staff) and NTEU #ANU Branch President, over at ##UniCanberra to be part of developing our professional staff claims for UC bargaining. ✊

🎉HUGE UNION WIN🎉

"This is a watershed moment for Australia's public universities. We now have a clear blueprint to fix burning crises like corporatisation, casualisation and wage theft.”
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social

Join snap briefing: nteu.info/snapbriefing

📰Article: abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

We still need a lot of sunlight under the rock of university governance University councils can no longer be a law unto themselves.

With the Senate report on university governance due this week, @nteunion.bsky.social's @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social writes on the current state of university governance.

"It is now clear that university councils and their executives have been acting as a law unto themselves."

Can you help @nteunion.bsky.social members at #MacquarieUni?

#ANU: No Forced Redundancies.
@westernsydneyu.bsky.social: No Forced Redundancies.
@QUT: No Forced Redundancies.
@utsengage.bsky.social: Fewer Forced Redundancies (work to do!).

#StopMQcuts. ✊
nsw.nteu.au/better-mq

26 To Watch In '26 - Future Campus We already agree that isn’t about the biggest office, or the loudest voice. So, what defines great leadership in Higher Education? Future Campus takes a snapshot of people who have […]

More recognition of the impact of @nteunion.bsky.social members in recent times. 💜

Fantastic to see @alisonbarnes.bsky.social, our National President, recognised on this list - which is also a recognition of the collective influence of thousands of NTEU members. ✊

Exclusive: ANU management ‘reactive, short-term, and politically driven’ A damning report has revealed widespread governance failures at ANU, as fresh documents detail former vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell’s $3.3 million exit package.

The worst thing about the university governance crisis is that #ANU is not an outlier.

The best thing about the university governance crisis is that it's come to light because @nteunion.bsky.social members across the country have had enough & acted together. ✊

🟣 Member Meeting today at #UniCanberra! 🟣

12.30pm - Room 9A1 and online (check email).

@nteunion.bsky.social members only, but if you're not yet a member join beforehand at www.nteu.au/join to attend.

Katie and Bethany recap bargaining, but if you want more detail, come along to the meeting! ✊

More details about ANU former vice-chancellor payments released 'In accordance with her entitlements under her contract.'

"It is difficult to think of other circumstances where individuals can cause so much damage, to both people and institutions, and be so richly rewarded." - @nteunion.bsky.social's @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social

Where is #ANU Council accountability for this golden handshake?

Former #ANU Vice-Chancellor, Genevieve Bell, will receive remuneration of more than half a million a year for the next five years - despite taking 12 months off.

For context, that's more than ANU hoped to 'save' annually by disestablishing the School of Music. 🫠 @nteunion.bsky.social

We all know how universities love their rankings... 😆

@nteunion.bsky.social members are very proud and appreciative of our National President's strong leadership in standing up for a better higher education sector. ✊

One year ago today, ANU staff resoundingly defeated a proposed variation to the ANU Agreement. Union members led this campaign to defend better pay for all ANU staff.

If you're not a member, we need you with us to take on more and bigger challenges, together. nteu.au/join

Hear from Tamara, one of our fantastic @nteunion.bsky.social members, talking about improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at #UniCanberra.

Join NTEU today at www.nteu.au/join. 💜

You can also visit our new bargaining website at ucbargaining.info. ✊

University of Canberra staff concerned about workloads after job cuts Staff pay and workloads on the table for university negotiation.

Bargaining started at #UniCanberra last week, and @nteunion.bsky.social members spoke out about the need to address workloads & salaries. ✊

And that was before UC confirmed proposals to strip away rights to fixed-term and casual conversion to secure work... 👿

Check out these legends!

Following a recent Delegate endorsement process, yesterday we trained @nteunion.bsky.social Delegates at #UniCanberra! ✊

We're ensuring that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected. Join us! www.nteu.au/join 💜

Members of @nteunion.bsky.social have received an update on how yesterday's #UniCanberra Bargaining Meeting went.

Constructive discussions but concerns about removal of job security provisions.

If you're not a member, get all the updates by joining at www.nteu.au/join. ✊

Day One of #UniCanberra bargaining is in the books and, according to Katie and Denise, it's going to be a long road.

If you want to ensure that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected - the best way is to become an @nteunion.bsky.social member at www.nteu.au/join. ✊

Our @nteunion.bsky.social Bargaining Team this morning preparing to go into negotiations at #UniCanberra! 💜✊💜✊

Bargaining begins at #UniCanberra!

Our first meeting is tomorrow, and the @nteunion.bsky.social UC Bargaining Team will be advancing NTEU members' claims for a better UC. UC staff deserve to be valued, supported, and respected. 💜

Not yet a member? Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊

We're holding a special online meeting about cultural safety for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workers at ACT unis. Thurs 13 Nov. at 12-1pm.

Register here: buff.ly/0OKPXSK
(this event is limited to those identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander)