NTEU Monash
@nteumonash.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account for the Monash Branch of the National Tertiary Education Union - authorised by Ben Eltham, Branch President
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Monash University are paying back millions to staff after a landmark wage theft ruling in Federal Court - and also paying NTEU $450,000 in a 'contrition payment'.
Read more: nteu.info/monashpayback
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#HigherEducation #highered #academia #AcademicSky #universities #monash
Read more: nteu.info/monashpayback
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#HigherEducation #highered #academia #AcademicSky #universities #monash
Monash University to pay millions after union wins landmark wage theft case
YouTube video by NTEU
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November 28, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Monash University are paying back millions to staff after a landmark wage theft ruling in Federal Court - and also paying NTEU $450,000 in a 'contrition payment'.
Read more: nteu.info/monashpayback
youtube.com/shorts/xISVU...
#HigherEducation #highered #academia #AcademicSky #universities #monash
Read more: nteu.info/monashpayback
youtube.com/shorts/xISVU...
#HigherEducation #highered #academia #AcademicSky #universities #monash
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After dragging this wage theft case out for years Monash University are finally set to pay what they owe - and more!
www.afr.com/work-and-car...
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #universities #Academia #universitiesmatter @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
www.afr.com/work-and-car...
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #universities #Academia #universitiesmatter @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Uni settlement makes courts an investment opportunity for unions
A $450,000 “contrition” payment Monash University has agreed to pay the academics’ union is a game-changer that will scale up its legal actions across the sector.
www.afr.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM
After dragging this wage theft case out for years Monash University are finally set to pay what they owe - and more!
www.afr.com/work-and-car...
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #universities #Academia #universitiesmatter @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
www.afr.com/work-and-car...
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #universities #Academia #universitiesmatter @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
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📣 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
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
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
📣 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
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
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Monash Uni ends partnership with Woodside Energy!
This is a huge win for staff and students who have been campaigning for years to get this climate-wrecking company off their campus. My heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to those who have fought so hard for this.
This is a huge win for staff and students who have been campaigning for years to get this climate-wrecking company off their campus. My heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to those who have fought so hard for this.
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Monash Uni ends partnership with Woodside Energy!
This is a huge win for staff and students who have been campaigning for years to get this climate-wrecking company off their campus. My heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to those who have fought so hard for this.
This is a huge win for staff and students who have been campaigning for years to get this climate-wrecking company off their campus. My heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to those who have fought so hard for this.
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It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 AM
It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
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From @nteumonash.bsky.social...
In Academic Board this week, Vice-Chancellor Sharon Pickering announced that Monash University will end its controversial partnership with fossil fuel giant Woodside Energy. Vice-Chancellor Pickering also said that the Woodside Building will eventually be renamed.
In Academic Board this week, Vice-Chancellor Sharon Pickering announced that Monash University will end its controversial partnership with fossil fuel giant Woodside Energy. Vice-Chancellor Pickering also said that the Woodside Building will eventually be renamed.
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 AM
From @nteumonash.bsky.social...
In Academic Board this week, Vice-Chancellor Sharon Pickering announced that Monash University will end its controversial partnership with fossil fuel giant Woodside Energy. Vice-Chancellor Pickering also said that the Woodside Building will eventually be renamed.
In Academic Board this week, Vice-Chancellor Sharon Pickering announced that Monash University will end its controversial partnership with fossil fuel giant Woodside Energy. Vice-Chancellor Pickering also said that the Woodside Building will eventually be renamed.
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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)
Start here: nteu.info/census (takes 5-6min)
October 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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)
Start here: nteu.info/census (takes 5-6min)
We're sad to see you go comrade but can't wait to see what trouble you get up to in Canberra!
I'll be sad to leave my students, colleagues and the formidable @nteumonash.bsky.social branch committee, I'm so grateful for the past 3 1/2 years. I've loved teaching the 1st year Auspol course and reshaping its curriculum to be more inclusive/diverse, and creating my beloved genderpol course.
October 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
We're sad to see you go comrade but can't wait to see what trouble you get up to in Canberra!
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below is the brief acceptance speech I was going to give on Tuesday, but instead my Fellowship was rescinded a few hours before the award ceremony:-
I acknowledge that I’m speaking on the unceded lands of Turrbal, Yuggera and Jagerra peoples and pay my respect to their Elders, past and present.
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I acknowledge that I’m speaking on the unceded lands of Turrbal, Yuggera and Jagerra peoples and pay my respect to their Elders, past and present.
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May 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
below is the brief acceptance speech I was going to give on Tuesday, but instead my Fellowship was rescinded a few hours before the award ceremony:-
I acknowledge that I’m speaking on the unceded lands of Turrbal, Yuggera and Jagerra peoples and pay my respect to their Elders, past and present.
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I acknowledge that I’m speaking on the unceded lands of Turrbal, Yuggera and Jagerra peoples and pay my respect to their Elders, past and present.
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This outcome from the new environment minister is extremely disappointing, but not surprising.
#WoodsideEnergy is a bad faith actor, and will now go ahead with the biggest fossil fuel project in Australia’s history.
@monashuniversity.bsky.social still think this is a good partnership?
#WoodsideEnergy is a bad faith actor, and will now go ahead with the biggest fossil fuel project in Australia’s history.
@monashuniversity.bsky.social still think this is a good partnership?
Watt clears path for Woodside decision, rejecting green group concerns
The path has been cleared for a final decision on Woodside's proposal to extend the life of its North West Shelf gas project to 2070, with Environment Minister Murray Watt formally rejecting challenge...
www.abc.net.au
May 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Working arrangements in Australian universities remain precarious despite recent IR changes - as casual academics & @nteunion.bsky.social reps Emily Foley & Tony Williams explain on the latest episode of the podcast
“They just sort of institutionally ghost you”
whatnowwhatnext.buzzsprout.com
“They just sort of institutionally ghost you”
whatnowwhatnext.buzzsprout.com
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
Claire Field talks with leaders and experts from within the Australian tertiary education sector and across the global ed-tech sector
whatnowwhatnext.buzzsprout.com
December 20, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Working arrangements in Australian universities remain precarious despite recent IR changes - as casual academics & @nteunion.bsky.social reps Emily Foley & Tony Williams explain on the latest episode of the podcast
“They just sort of institutionally ghost you”
whatnowwhatnext.buzzsprout.com
“They just sort of institutionally ghost you”
whatnowwhatnext.buzzsprout.com
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Ms Kelly rests now. And we've finished up. Justice Snaden reserves judgment for 2025.
Thanks for following this thread.
Thanks for following this thread.
December 5, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Ms Kelly rests now. And we've finished up. Justice Snaden reserves judgment for 2025.
Thanks for following this thread.
Thanks for following this thread.
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Ms Kelly responds. She observes that the Fair Work Act requires records to meet the regulations prescribed in s535, incuding the rate of pay, which Monash clearly has not.
December 5, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Ms Kelly responds. She observes that the Fair Work Act requires records to meet the regulations prescribed in s535, incuding the rate of pay, which Monash clearly has not.
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There is now some confusion about the statement of claim, and whether it has info about any of the hours of the tutors. Mr Bourke then concedes that the Univrersity' defence here will stand or fall on the construction of the Agreement. "We haven't kept records," he mumbles.
December 5, 2024 at 4:10 AM
There is now some confusion about the statement of claim, and whether it has info about any of the hours of the tutors. Mr Bourke then concedes that the Univrersity' defence here will stand or fall on the construction of the Agreement. "We haven't kept records," he mumbles.
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Mr Bourke now says the University denies it didn't keep records of the tutors' pay. His honour seems puzzled about this. Do you have the records, he asks, they're not in evidence. Well, we have them, Mr Bourke says, we know when the tutors kept their consultation hours.
December 5, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Mr Bourke now says the University denies it didn't keep records of the tutors' pay. His honour seems puzzled about this. Do you have the records, he asks, they're not in evidence. Well, we have them, Mr Bourke says, we know when the tutors kept their consultation hours.
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Now we're discussing the QUBE v CFMEU case, which was also about standing (but was about a different issue, in that case it was a variation application). The judge actually sat on that case, so he doesn't seem convinced by Mr Bourke's arguments on this
December 5, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Now we're discussing the QUBE v CFMEU case, which was also about standing (but was about a different issue, in that case it was a variation application). The judge actually sat on that case, so he doesn't seem convinced by Mr Bourke's arguments on this
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Why would the legislature seek to limit workers' rights to seek remedies, the judge asks. There's little guide, Mr Bourke concedes. But it might be about limiting disputation. Elsewhere in the Act, he notes, "applies" means where an EBA is in operation.
December 5, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Why would the legislature seek to limit workers' rights to seek remedies, the judge asks. There's little guide, Mr Bourke concedes. But it might be about limiting disputation. Elsewhere in the Act, he notes, "applies" means where an EBA is in operation.
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Mr Bourke raises the point about tutorial being a piece rate. The University could give directions about how the tutorial could be delivered. If my learned friend's argument is correct, if the Uni issues any directions about associated work, it would be Other Required, this is "improbable"
December 5, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Mr Bourke raises the point about tutorial being a piece rate. The University could give directions about how the tutorial could be delivered. If my learned friend's argument is correct, if the Uni issues any directions about associated work, it would be Other Required, this is "improbable"
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Justice Snaden asks Mr Bourke: isn't it just that this is some of the work that may be done by the tutor, and if it is done, it would be associated, and not paid for? Mr Bourke repeats his point that it is required work as part of the tutorial engagement.
December 5, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Justice Snaden asks Mr Bourke: isn't it just that this is some of the work that may be done by the tutor, and if it is done, it would be associated, and not paid for? Mr Bourke repeats his point that it is required work as part of the tutorial engagement.
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Mr Bourke discusses ad hoc meetings. These are required too, Mr Bourke says. "Why?" asks his honour. "Everything is required," Mr Bourke replies. His honour does not seem convinced.
December 5, 2024 at 3:42 AM
Mr Bourke discusses ad hoc meetings. These are required too, Mr Bourke says. "Why?" asks his honour. "Everything is required," Mr Bourke replies. His honour does not seem convinced.
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Mr Bourke rebuts the NTEU's argument that the University can't give lawful and reasonable directions about associated work. His honour says the Q is whether the consequences of lawful and reasonable is that it becomes liabe for payment. Mr Bourke says this doesn't mean directions can't be given
December 5, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Mr Bourke rebuts the NTEU's argument that the University can't give lawful and reasonable directions about associated work. His honour says the Q is whether the consequences of lawful and reasonable is that it becomes liabe for payment. Mr Bourke says this doesn't mean directions can't be given
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Mr Bourke has handed in a 31-page written closing submission. Ms Kelly objects to Bourke submitting a written closing. It is unfair, she argues, that one party has handed in a settled, footnoted document.
December 5, 2024 at 3:22 AM
Mr Bourke has handed in a 31-page written closing submission. Ms Kelly objects to Bourke submitting a written closing. It is unfair, she argues, that one party has handed in a settled, footnoted document.
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Summing up, Ms Kelly concudes, if his honour accepts the NTEU's construction, then these teachers have not been paid for these consultations, and Monash Uni has therefore breached the EBA and the Act
December 5, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Summing up, Ms Kelly concudes, if his honour accepts the NTEU's construction, then these teachers have not been paid for these consultations, and Monash Uni has therefore breached the EBA and the Act
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Moreover, Ms Kelly notes, there a range of practices about paying tutors at the university. Some Schools at Monash *do* pay students for consultation, so it's clear there's no common custom and practice here.
December 5, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Moreover, Ms Kelly notes, there a range of practices about paying tutors at the university. Some Schools at Monash *do* pay students for consultation, so it's clear there's no common custom and practice here.