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IEU condemns antisemitic attacks

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Thursday 30 January 2025   The Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch condemns the rise in antisemitic attacks across Sydney, including the vandalism of Mount Sinai College today and the nearby firebombing of the Only About Children childcare centre last week.   The IEU, which represents teachers and support staff in non-government schools, along … Continued

What do uni leaders have to hide from governance inquiry?

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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has raised serious concerns about university leaders’ reaction to a federal parliamentary inquiry into governance. The Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee released its full terms of reference on Wednesday with the inquiry to look at a raft of issues including governing bodies, transparency and accountability, employment practices, executive … Continued

Seafarers creating local jobs and endless opportunities

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With a world-wide shortage of seafarers’, a Northern Australia business is training up its own workforce in collaboration with Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE to ensure essential services to remote communities are maintained without relying on a fly in, fly out workforce. Sea Swift is a local Australian company based in the Northern Territory and … Continued

MEDIA OPP: UNSW sets up new degree to fly drones

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What:UNSW Sydney has established a Bachelor of Aviation – Remotely Controlled Aircraft Systems (or drones). We are hosting a media opportunity to showcase one of our Bachelor of Aviation (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) students who is currently working with SLS NSW operating drones for the summer shark patrol season.  Where and When:9am at Dee Why Surf … Continued

ACOSS welcomes Anthony Albanese’s commitment to public school funding

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ACOSS warmly welcomes the Albanese government’s commitment to increase federal funding for public schools to 25%, finally delivering on the recommendations of the 2012 Gonski review.   “This should be a game-changer for public schools around the country which have been underfunded for so long,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie.   Public schools educate … Continued

ITECA Announces Chief Executive Transition – Farewell To Troy Williams & Appointment Of Felix Pirie

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The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak business organisation representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers, today announces the departure of its Chief Executive, Troy Williams, and the appointment of Felix Pirie as his successor. After more than six years at the helm, Mr. Williams will step down on 3 … Continued

$10,000 Australian Government Apprentice Incentives Leaves Key Industries Behind

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The Australian Government’s announcement of a $10,000 incentive payment to attract apprentices into the residential construction and clean energy sectors is a positive step for those industries but falls short of addressing the significant skills shortages felt by businesses across the Australian economy. The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has welcomed the focus on … Continued

Union backs crucial call for federal university governance inquiry

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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has strongly endorsed the Senate Education and Employment Committee chair’s announcement of support for a parliamentary inquiry into university governance. Labor Senator Tony Sheldon today announced he would seek to establish an inquiry into university governance which would cover wage theft, insecure work, accountability and transparency, along with other … Continued