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Deakin University has finally admitted to engaging in multi-million dollar wage theft after denying underpaying staff for two years. In an email to all staff, Deakin management today revealed the underpayments, which the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) estimates could exceed $10 million. Some individuals were underpaid more than $45,000. The NTEU … Continued
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Community and union members from across the Ballarat region will rally this Saturday June 1st at 2pm outside the Post Office Gallery on Sturt Street as part of an escalating campaign to save Federation University from mismanagement. The rally will call on FedUni management to stop its devastating “Future Fed” cuts proposal, in which nearly … Continued
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Groundbreaking social experiment uses AI powered by Lenovo to raise awareness of Gen Zs’ loneliness and anxiety exacerbated by big differences in their real and online lives. New Lenovo research finds 60% of Gen Z respondents wish they could have difficult conversations with family in real life. Almost half (48%) say talking to a trained … Continued
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Employer docks staff pay for taking lunch break Teachers and school support staff at Ipswich Girls Grammar School (IGGS) will stop work next Tuesday, 4 June 2024 from 11:55am until 2:55pm. It is the first strike action taken by employees in the school’s history and comes as staff continue their campaign for better working conditions. … Continued
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Lisa O’Neill is obsessed with inspiring humans into action, and her new book Energy is a must-read guide for anyone who wants to feel more energised and intentional about their energy – giving it, getting it and guarding it. Whether you’re feeling exhausted and depleted, or want to build on the good energy you … Continued
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The Women’s Health Services across Victoria acknowledge the Federal Government’s decision to appoint an expert panel to conduct a rapid review on preventing violence against women. This step aligns with our commitment to ending violence and fostering a safer, more equitable society. “The Federal Inquiry and Expert Panel Rapid Review present an opportunity to address … Continued
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UNSW is creating a micro-treaty with its Indigenous communities to ensure their voices are heard. In 2023, UNSW responded to the Uluru Statement of the Heart by championing the Voice referendum, and while disappointment with the result was difficult to navigate, the ambition to not lose momentum in walking towards a better future remained. “We are … Continued
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Monash University staff and students were surprised to learn today that the University’s governing Council has appointed Dr Megan Clark as our new Chancellor. The Chancellor of the University is the institution’s most senior role. Dr Clark will have a legal responsibility for the mission, strategy, risk management and academic activities of our university. The … Continued
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The Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) is excited to announce its highly anticipated annual conference, set to take place at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide, South Australia, from 12 to 14 June 2024. This premier event promises two and a half days of cutting-edge learning and development (L&D) exploration, knowledge sharing, and … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has demanded urgent reform after the University of Queensland (UQ) became the latest university embroiled in a multi-million dollar wage theft scandal. In an email to staff on Monday, UQ management revealed $7.88 million was underpaid to 9743 staff over a seven-year period between January 2017 and December … Continued
