NTEU Victoria
@nteuvictoria.bsky.social
Representing higher education staff in Victoria; protecting rights at work and public education.
Authorised by Sarah Roberts, Division Secretary, NTEU VIC.
Authorised by Sarah Roberts, Division Secretary, NTEU VIC.
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After breakthroughs over wage theft, university governance and much more this year, no wonder NTEU members were keen to celebrate!
If you missed the party at Trades Hall last week - no worries - come next year!
Become a member: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky
If you missed the party at Trades Hall last week - no worries - come next year!
Become a member: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky
The pervasive use of NDAs in #HigherEducation weakens transparency and is symptomatic of the corporatisation eroding the sector's integrity.
Is this what we should expect from public institutions like universities?
www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/are-nd... @timeshighered.bsky.social
#AcademicSky
Is this what we should expect from public institutions like universities?
www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/are-nd... @timeshighered.bsky.social
#AcademicSky
Are NDAs quietly compromising universities’ mission?
Critics allege that Australian universities have developed a bad habit of secrecy around severance agreements even when it serves no reasonable purpose – or, worse, prevents an important wider issue f...
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The pervasive use of NDAs in #HigherEducation weakens transparency and is symptomatic of the corporatisation eroding the sector's integrity.
Is this what we should expect from public institutions like universities?
www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/are-nd... @timeshighered.bsky.social
#AcademicSky
Is this what we should expect from public institutions like universities?
www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/are-nd... @timeshighered.bsky.social
#AcademicSky
NTEU VIC's Joo-Cheong Tham said the habitual use of confidentiality clauses undermines a culture of #academicfreedom by suppressing criticism of universities.
“Academic freedom should be seen as a matter of individual right and institutional culture,” he said.
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
“Academic freedom should be seen as a matter of individual right and institutional culture,” he said.
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
Long read: Are non-disclosure agreements quietly compromising universities’ mission? John Ross reports #academicsky #NDAs #edusky
https://ow.ly/P74350Y0Gol
https://ow.ly/P74350Y0Gol
January 22, 2026 at 1:33 AM
NTEU VIC's Joo-Cheong Tham said the habitual use of confidentiality clauses undermines a culture of #academicfreedom by suppressing criticism of universities.
“Academic freedom should be seen as a matter of individual right and institutional culture,” he said.
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
“Academic freedom should be seen as a matter of individual right and institutional culture,” he said.
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
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2025 proved what we can achieve together.
2026 is about going further.
👉 Be part of something bigger. Join NTEU today: nteu.au/join
2026 is about going further.
👉 Be part of something bigger. Join NTEU today: nteu.au/join
January 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
2025 proved what we can achieve together.
2026 is about going further.
👉 Be part of something bigger. Join NTEU today: nteu.au/join
2026 is about going further.
👉 Be part of something bigger. Join NTEU today: nteu.au/join
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Unions connect people. Be part of making our universities better with Jude: nteu.au/join
December 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Unions connect people. Be part of making our universities better with Jude: nteu.au/join
2026 is our chance to make real and lasting improvements to the way our universities run.
In 2025 we exposed the governance crisis in #HigherEducation; government listened and is already committed to some of our proposals.
Together let's make it count.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxB4...
#AcademicSky
In 2025 we exposed the governance crisis in #HigherEducation; government listened and is already committed to some of our proposals.
Together let's make it count.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxB4...
#AcademicSky
From wins to real change: 2026 starts now
YouTube video by NTEU
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
2026 is our chance to make real and lasting improvements to the way our universities run.
In 2025 we exposed the governance crisis in #HigherEducation; government listened and is already committed to some of our proposals.
Together let's make it count.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxB4...
#AcademicSky
In 2025 we exposed the governance crisis in #HigherEducation; government listened and is already committed to some of our proposals.
Together let's make it count.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxB4...
#AcademicSky
2026 is shaping up to be another important year for higher education in Australia, with potential major improvements to the way our universities run.
Let's build on what was achieved in 2025 - recap: nteu.info/2025wrap
#HigherEducation #universities #AcademicSky
Let's build on what was achieved in 2025 - recap: nteu.info/2025wrap
#HigherEducation #universities #AcademicSky
January 11, 2026 at 10:41 PM
2026 is shaping up to be another important year for higher education in Australia, with potential major improvements to the way our universities run.
Let's build on what was achieved in 2025 - recap: nteu.info/2025wrap
#HigherEducation #universities #AcademicSky
Let's build on what was achieved in 2025 - recap: nteu.info/2025wrap
#HigherEducation #universities #AcademicSky
Happy holidays! We'll be back on board in January but until then enjoy these reflections from Ruthi, Elle and Bel at our NTEU members End of Year Party in late November.
You can also check out our end of year wrap: www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
You can also check out our end of year wrap: www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
December 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Happy holidays! We'll be back on board in January but until then enjoy these reflections from Ruthi, Elle and Bel at our NTEU members End of Year Party in late November.
You can also check out our end of year wrap: www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
You can also check out our end of year wrap: www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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National President Alison Barnes and General Secretary Damien Cahill joined Australian Unions today to pay respects in solidarity with the Jewish community. NTEU stands firmly against violence and anti-semitism.
@damiencahill.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
@damiencahill.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Today Australian Unions paid our respect at Bondi. We mourn the lives lost and stand in solidarity with the Jewish community.
December 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
National President Alison Barnes and General Secretary Damien Cahill joined Australian Unions today to pay respects in solidarity with the Jewish community. NTEU stands firmly against violence and anti-semitism.
@damiencahill.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
@damiencahill.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Reposted by NTEU Victoria
The NTEU stands with Jewish Australians as they grieve this devastating and targeted act of violence.
Violence, hatred and antisemitism have no place in our society. We stand in solidarity, care, and shared humanity.
Violence, hatred and antisemitism have no place in our society. We stand in solidarity, care, and shared humanity.
December 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The NTEU stands with Jewish Australians as they grieve this devastating and targeted act of violence.
Violence, hatred and antisemitism have no place in our society. We stand in solidarity, care, and shared humanity.
Violence, hatred and antisemitism have no place in our society. We stand in solidarity, care, and shared humanity.
Union win!
Universities must do better: 8 recommendations from the senate inquiry report spell out how.
What an endorsement for the @NTEUnion campaign for Better Universities - roll on 2026!
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #Auspol2025
Universities must do better: 8 recommendations from the senate inquiry report spell out how.
What an endorsement for the @NTEUnion campaign for Better Universities - roll on 2026!
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #Auspol2025
'Dirty secret' of higher education revealed as senate inquiry calls on universities to change
The final report into governance has called for state and Commonwealth legislation to refocus universities on teaching and research.
www.abc.net.au
December 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Union win!
Universities must do better: 8 recommendations from the senate inquiry report spell out how.
What an endorsement for the @NTEUnion campaign for Better Universities - roll on 2026!
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #Auspol2025
Universities must do better: 8 recommendations from the senate inquiry report spell out how.
What an endorsement for the @NTEUnion campaign for Better Universities - roll on 2026!
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #Auspol2025
We said this was a big year for #HigherEducation, but this sets up 2026 to be huge!
"This is a watershed moment for Australia's public universities.” - Dr Alison Barnes, NTEU President
Join today's briefing to unpack the Senate inquiry proposals: nteu.info/snapbriefing
#auspol #HigherEd #AcademicSky
"This is a watershed moment for Australia's public universities.” - Dr Alison Barnes, NTEU President
Join today's briefing to unpack the Senate inquiry proposals: nteu.info/snapbriefing
#auspol #HigherEd #AcademicSky
December 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
We said this was a big year for #HigherEducation, but this sets up 2026 to be huge!
"This is a watershed moment for Australia's public universities.” - Dr Alison Barnes, NTEU President
Join today's briefing to unpack the Senate inquiry proposals: nteu.info/snapbriefing
#auspol #HigherEd #AcademicSky
"This is a watershed moment for Australia's public universities.” - Dr Alison Barnes, NTEU President
Join today's briefing to unpack the Senate inquiry proposals: nteu.info/snapbriefing
#auspol #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Reposted by NTEU Victoria
🎉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...
"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...
December 11, 2025 at 7:23 AM
🎉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...
"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...
It's been a big year for Victoria's tertiary sector - but did it just get bigger?
Read our end of year wrap, see the photos and videos from our End of Year Party, and find out more:
nteu.info/2025wrap
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Read our end of year wrap, see the photos and videos from our End of Year Party, and find out more:
nteu.info/2025wrap
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
December 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
It's been a big year for Victoria's tertiary sector - but did it just get bigger?
Read our end of year wrap, see the photos and videos from our End of Year Party, and find out more:
nteu.info/2025wrap
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Read our end of year wrap, see the photos and videos from our End of Year Party, and find out more:
nteu.info/2025wrap
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
As 2025 wraps up, we look back on a big year in Victoria - not least our wage theft wins, uni governance campaign and a new parliamentary inquiry on the way. See the videos and photos from our EoY party and find out why 2026 looks full of opportunity: nteu.info/2025wrap
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
December 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
As 2025 wraps up, we look back on a big year in Victoria - not least our wage theft wins, uni governance campaign and a new parliamentary inquiry on the way. See the videos and photos from our EoY party and find out why 2026 looks full of opportunity: nteu.info/2025wrap
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
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Senate report out this week.
If you work in higher ed, come along to the @nteunion.bsky.social's briefing on Friday.
Warning: if you're not already a member, you're going to get asked to join at www.nteu.au/join. Save time - join now! 😆✊
nteu.info/snapbriefing
If you work in higher ed, come along to the @nteunion.bsky.social's briefing on Friday.
Warning: if you're not already a member, you're going to get asked to join at www.nteu.au/join. Save time - join now! 😆✊
nteu.info/snapbriefing
December 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Senate report out this week.
If you work in higher ed, come along to the @nteunion.bsky.social's briefing on Friday.
Warning: if you're not already a member, you're going to get asked to join at www.nteu.au/join. Save time - join now! 😆✊
nteu.info/snapbriefing
If you work in higher ed, come along to the @nteunion.bsky.social's briefing on Friday.
Warning: if you're not already a member, you're going to get asked to join at www.nteu.au/join. Save time - join now! 😆✊
nteu.info/snapbriefing
Together we can improve the way our universities run - for staff, students and the communities they serve.
Here's Caleb on why he's a member.
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
@nteunion.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Here's Caleb on why he's a member.
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
@nteunion.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Together we can improve the way our universities run - for staff, students and the communities they serve.
Here's Caleb on why he's a member.
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
@nteunion.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Here's Caleb on why he's a member.
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky
@nteunion.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
After breakthroughs over wage theft, university governance and much more this year, NTEU members had cause to celebrate a big year.
If you missed the party at Trades Hall become a member and make 2026 even bigger!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky
If you missed the party at Trades Hall become a member and make 2026 even bigger!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky
December 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
After breakthroughs over wage theft, university governance and much more this year, NTEU members had cause to celebrate a big year.
If you missed the party at Trades Hall become a member and make 2026 even bigger!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky
If you missed the party at Trades Hall become a member and make 2026 even bigger!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky
After breakthroughs over wage theft, university governance and much more this year, no wonder NTEU members were keen to celebrate!
If you missed the party at Trades Hall last week - no worries - come next year!
Become a member: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky
If you missed the party at Trades Hall last week - no worries - come next year!
Become a member: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky
December 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
After breakthroughs over wage theft, university governance and much more this year, no wonder NTEU members were keen to celebrate!
If you missed the party at Trades Hall last week - no worries - come next year!
Become a member: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky
If you missed the party at Trades Hall last week - no worries - come next year!
Become a member: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Did you miss our NTEU Members End-of-Year Party at Trades Hall last week?
Join NTEU and you can join Ruthie, Elle and Bel at next year's one!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social @damiencahill.bsky.social @sarahecroberts.bsky.social
Join NTEU and you can join Ruthie, Elle and Bel at next year's one!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social @damiencahill.bsky.social @sarahecroberts.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Did you miss our NTEU Members End-of-Year Party at Trades Hall last week?
Join NTEU and you can join Ruthie, Elle and Bel at next year's one!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social @damiencahill.bsky.social @sarahecroberts.bsky.social
Join NTEU and you can join Ruthie, Elle and Bel at next year's one!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social @damiencahill.bsky.social @sarahecroberts.bsky.social
What do you want from Santa this Christmas?
Casie and Johanna from Baker Institute want more NTEU members!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #Union #academiclife #AcademicSky
@damiencahill.bsky.social
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
@nteunion.bsky.social
Casie and Johanna from Baker Institute want more NTEU members!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #Union #academiclife #AcademicSky
@damiencahill.bsky.social
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
@nteunion.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
What do you want from Santa this Christmas?
Casie and Johanna from Baker Institute want more NTEU members!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #Union #academiclife #AcademicSky
@damiencahill.bsky.social
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
@nteunion.bsky.social
Casie and Johanna from Baker Institute want more NTEU members!
Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu
#HigherEd #HigherEducation #Union #academiclife #AcademicSky
@damiencahill.bsky.social
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
@nteunion.bsky.social
Monash University are paying back their wage theft bill at last!
But if you might be affected and are wondering how the remediation process will work, @NTEUMonash are hosting an online session to explain all.
Read more and register:
www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd
But if you might be affected and are wondering how the remediation process will work, @NTEUMonash are hosting an online session to explain all.
Read more and register:
www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd
December 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Monash University are paying back their wage theft bill at last!
But if you might be affected and are wondering how the remediation process will work, @NTEUMonash are hosting an online session to explain all.
Read more and register:
www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd
But if you might be affected and are wondering how the remediation process will work, @NTEUMonash are hosting an online session to explain all.
Read more and register:
www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Following last week's Federal Court ruling, Monash University are finally set to pay what they owe to staff - and NTEU!- after dragging this wage theft case out for years.
www.afr.com/work-and-car...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #auspol #AcademicSky #Union
www.afr.com/work-and-car...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #auspol #AcademicSky #Union
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 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Following last week's Federal Court ruling, Monash University are finally set to pay what they owe to staff - and NTEU!- after dragging this wage theft case out for years.
www.afr.com/work-and-car...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #auspol #AcademicSky #Union
www.afr.com/work-and-car...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd #auspol #AcademicSky #Union
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Well done Sarah Roberts, @nteunion.bsky.social Monash members and the @nteuvictoria.bsky.social team! ✊️
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
Monash University to pay millions after union wins landmark wage theft case
YouTube video by NTEU
youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Well done Sarah Roberts, @nteunion.bsky.social Monash members and the @nteuvictoria.bsky.social team! ✊️
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
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
Monash University to pay millions after union wins landmark wage theft case
YouTube video by NTEU
youtube.com
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