Dr Lachlan Clohesy
@lachlanclohesy.bsky.social
ACT Division Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union (@NTEUACT). Father, husband, teammate, comrade. Retweets are not endorsements. He/him.
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"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?
Where is #ANU Council accountability for this golden handshake?
More details about ANU former vice-chancellor payments released
'In accordance with her entitlements under her contract.'
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"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?
Where is #ANU Council accountability for this golden handshake?
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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
For context, that's more than ANU hoped to 'save' annually by disestablishing the School of Music. 🫠 @nteunion.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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
For context, that's more than ANU hoped to 'save' annually by disestablishing the School of Music. 🫠 @nteunion.bsky.social
Good leadership examples in the higher education sector are few and far between, so I'm glad there is acknowledgement of what we all know already.
@nteunion.bsky.social members have been a powerful force in recent times, due in no small part to Dr Alison Barnes' inspired leadership. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social members have been a powerful force in recent times, due in no small part to Dr Alison Barnes' inspired leadership. ✊
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. ✊
@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. ✊
“Uni PR hacks hate them.” We’ll wear that as a badge of honour.
NTEU National President Dr Alison Barnes ranked #6 on the Herald Sun’s most influential in education – a huge acknowledgment of our union’s power. Be a “thorn in their side” and join us today: nteu.au/join
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Good leadership examples in the higher education sector are few and far between, so I'm glad there is acknowledgement of what we all know already.
@nteunion.bsky.social members have been a powerful force in recent times, due in no small part to Dr Alison Barnes' inspired leadership. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social members have been a powerful force in recent times, due in no small part to Dr Alison Barnes' inspired leadership. ✊
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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
If you're not a member, we need you with us to take on more and bigger challenges, together. nteu.au/join
November 20, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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
If you're not a member, we need you with us to take on more and bigger challenges, together. nteu.au/join
Tamara is a legend. One of many @nteunion.bsky.social members at #UniCanberra determined to improve working conditions through enterprise bargaining. ✊
Staff working conditions are student learning conditions.
Staff working conditions are student learning conditions.
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. ✊
Join NTEU today at www.nteu.au/join. 💜
You can also visit our new bargaining website at ucbargaining.info. ✊
November 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Tamara is a legend. One of many @nteunion.bsky.social members at #UniCanberra determined to improve working conditions through enterprise bargaining. ✊
Staff working conditions are student learning conditions.
Staff working conditions are student learning conditions.
Solidarity with @nteunion.bsky.social members from #UniNewcastle who are taking their strike to Sydney.
While UoN bigwigs toast 60 yrs of UoN in Parliament, they're also cutting hundreds of jobs & starting Fair Work processes which would allow them to bypass negotiating with staff. #shame
While UoN bigwigs toast 60 yrs of UoN in Parliament, they're also cutting hundreds of jobs & starting Fair Work processes which would allow them to bypass negotiating with staff. #shame
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Solidarity with @nteunion.bsky.social members from #UniNewcastle who are taking their strike to Sydney.
While UoN bigwigs toast 60 yrs of UoN in Parliament, they're also cutting hundreds of jobs & starting Fair Work processes which would allow them to bypass negotiating with staff. #shame
While UoN bigwigs toast 60 yrs of UoN in Parliament, they're also cutting hundreds of jobs & starting Fair Work processes which would allow them to bypass negotiating with staff. #shame
Staff at #UniCanberra have been through a lot in recent years. 5 VCs in 14 months amid a governance crisis, 200+ job losses, workloads stretched to cover the losses.
@nteunion.bsky.social says staff deserve better than cuts to entitlements. UC staff should be valued, supported & respected.
@nteunion.bsky.social says staff deserve better than cuts to entitlements. UC staff should be valued, supported & respected.
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... 👿
And that was before UC confirmed proposals to strip away rights to fixed-term and casual conversion to secure work... 👿
University of Canberra staff concerned about workloads after job cuts
Staff pay and workloads on the table for university negotiation.
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Staff at #UniCanberra have been through a lot in recent years. 5 VCs in 14 months amid a governance crisis, 200+ job losses, workloads stretched to cover the losses.
@nteunion.bsky.social says staff deserve better than cuts to entitlements. UC staff should be valued, supported & respected.
@nteunion.bsky.social says staff deserve better than cuts to entitlements. UC staff should be valued, supported & respected.
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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 💜
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 💜
November 14, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Still early days, and there were some constructive decisions, but disappointing that #UniCanberra has proposed removing key job security provisions in their Agreement. These conditions have been won by @nteunion.bsky.social members in previous rounds of bargaining, and have led to secure jobs.
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. ✊
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. ✊
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Still early days, and there were some constructive decisions, but disappointing that #UniCanberra has proposed removing key job security provisions in their Agreement. These conditions have been won by @nteunion.bsky.social members in previous rounds of bargaining, and have led to secure jobs.
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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. ✊
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. ✊
November 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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. ✊
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. ✊
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Our @nteunion.bsky.social Bargaining Team this morning preparing to go into negotiations at #UniCanberra! 💜✊💜✊
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Our @nteunion.bsky.social Bargaining Team this morning preparing to go into negotiations at #UniCanberra! 💜✊💜✊
Looking forward to bargaining at #UniCanberra with the @nteunion.bsky.social dream team - Craig, Bethany, Katie, Denise and Luke! ✊
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. ✊
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. ✊
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Looking forward to bargaining at #UniCanberra with the @nteunion.bsky.social dream team - Craig, Bethany, Katie, Denise and Luke! ✊
November 7, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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While #ANU was sacking staff due to a "financial crisis", they were also investing in weapons manufacturers.
The rest of the world lamented the breakdown of a ceasefire in Gaza, but ANU saw an opportunity to make a quick buck. Unconscionable. @nteunion.bsky.social
The rest of the world lamented the breakdown of a ceasefire in Gaza, but ANU saw an opportunity to make a quick buck. Unconscionable. @nteunion.bsky.social
ANU bought shares in Israeli weapons maker after pledging to stop controversial arms investments
Exclusive: University says Elbit Systems, whose drones have been used extensively in Gaza, not on any controversial weapons list when shares bought and sold this year
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
While #ANU was sacking staff due to a "financial crisis", they were also investing in weapons manufacturers.
The rest of the world lamented the breakdown of a ceasefire in Gaza, but ANU saw an opportunity to make a quick buck. Unconscionable. @nteunion.bsky.social
The rest of the world lamented the breakdown of a ceasefire in Gaza, but ANU saw an opportunity to make a quick buck. Unconscionable. @nteunion.bsky.social
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What is cultural safety? And how do we achieve it at our Universities?
@nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an identified-only meeting for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff at ACT universities. Register at bit.ly/culturalsafe....
To find out more, email us at act@nteu.org.au. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an identified-only meeting for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff at ACT universities. Register at bit.ly/culturalsafe....
To find out more, email us at act@nteu.org.au. ✊
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
What is cultural safety? And how do we achieve it at our Universities?
@nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an identified-only meeting for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff at ACT universities. Register at bit.ly/culturalsafe....
To find out more, email us at act@nteu.org.au. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an identified-only meeting for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff at ACT universities. Register at bit.ly/culturalsafe....
To find out more, email us at act@nteu.org.au. ✊
Well done to all of the @nteunion.bsky.social Branch Committee members and newly endorsed Delegates at #UniCanberra on their work on this. 👏
We're about to start bargaining & workloads are a huge issue. There is a lot of concern that any UC Block Model would make them worse. 👎
We're about to start bargaining & workloads are a huge issue. There is a lot of concern that any UC Block Model would make them worse. 👎
Staff at #UniCanberra have expressed significant concerns about a Block Model of teaching at UC.
@nteunion.bsky.social members articulate those concerns below. ✊
You can read & sign our petition: bit.ly/UCblockmodel
It's also a great time to join NTEU at www.nteu.au/join! 💜
@nteunion.bsky.social members articulate those concerns below. ✊
You can read & sign our petition: bit.ly/UCblockmodel
It's also a great time to join NTEU at www.nteu.au/join! 💜
October 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Well done to all of the @nteunion.bsky.social Branch Committee members and newly endorsed Delegates at #UniCanberra on their work on this. 👏
We're about to start bargaining & workloads are a huge issue. There is a lot of concern that any UC Block Model would make them worse. 👎
We're about to start bargaining & workloads are a huge issue. There is a lot of concern that any UC Block Model would make them worse. 👎
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A great opportunity to benchmark psychosocial health across all universities is the Australian University Census on Staff Wellbeing.
@nteunion.bsky.social's Gabe Gooding (and 🐕🐕) explains why it's important, and how you can help.
Complete the survey at nteu.info/census. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social's Gabe Gooding (and 🐕🐕) explains why it's important, and how you can help.
Complete the survey at nteu.info/census. ✊
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
A great opportunity to benchmark psychosocial health across all universities is the Australian University Census on Staff Wellbeing.
@nteunion.bsky.social's Gabe Gooding (and 🐕🐕) explains why it's important, and how you can help.
Complete the survey at nteu.info/census. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social's Gabe Gooding (and 🐕🐕) explains why it's important, and how you can help.
Complete the survey at nteu.info/census. ✊
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We're hearing from HSRs at the #UnionsACT WHS Conference today - including Russell, a great @nteunion.bsky.social HSR at #ANU.
If you're at a University, there is still time to contribute on benchmarking staff wellbeing at nteu.info/census. ✊ #WHS
If you're at a University, there is still time to contribute on benchmarking staff wellbeing at nteu.info/census. ✊ #WHS
October 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We're hearing from HSRs at the #UnionsACT WHS Conference today - including Russell, a great @nteunion.bsky.social HSR at #ANU.
If you're at a University, there is still time to contribute on benchmarking staff wellbeing at nteu.info/census. ✊ #WHS
If you're at a University, there is still time to contribute on benchmarking staff wellbeing at nteu.info/census. ✊ #WHS
Solidarity with #QUT staff. ✊
Well done to @nteunion.bsky.social members in Queensland standing up against job cuts and broken university governance. 👏
Well done to @nteunion.bsky.social members in Queensland standing up against job cuts and broken university governance. 👏
NTEU members at QUT are standing up together against 21 forced redundancies in the Faculty of Science. Educators, researchers and professional staff bring science to life for thousands of students. Forced job cuts don’t build better universities – staff do.
Sign the petition 👉 nteu.info/sos-qut
Sign the petition 👉 nteu.info/sos-qut
October 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Solidarity with #QUT staff. ✊
Well done to @nteunion.bsky.social members in Queensland standing up against job cuts and broken university governance. 👏
Well done to @nteunion.bsky.social members in Queensland standing up against job cuts and broken university governance. 👏
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Congratulations to members at University of Newcastle for standing up and taking strike action today for safe workloads, job security and fair pay.
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations to members at University of Newcastle for standing up and taking strike action today for safe workloads, job security and fair pay.
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
We're taking this show on the road! 🚗
A great privilege for Millan and I to have been invited to speak at #UTS on the @nteunion.bsky.social campaign against job cuts at #ANU. ✊
Our solidarity to all facing pernicious job cuts.
Link: actionnetwork.org/events/chang...
A great privilege for Millan and I to have been invited to speak at #UTS on the @nteunion.bsky.social campaign against job cuts at #ANU. ✊
Our solidarity to all facing pernicious job cuts.
Link: actionnetwork.org/events/chang...
October 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
We're taking this show on the road! 🚗
A great privilege for Millan and I to have been invited to speak at #UTS on the @nteunion.bsky.social campaign against job cuts at #ANU. ✊
Our solidarity to all facing pernicious job cuts.
Link: actionnetwork.org/events/chang...
A great privilege for Millan and I to have been invited to speak at #UTS on the @nteunion.bsky.social campaign against job cuts at #ANU. ✊
Our solidarity to all facing pernicious job cuts.
Link: actionnetwork.org/events/chang...
Solidarity to @nteunion.bsky.social comrades at #ACU.
Striking is a last resort.
But when a millionaire VC gets a 5.8% pay rise, and then staff doing the front-line work to achieve ACU's mission get offered 2.5%, staff should be congratulated for standing up for themselves and their university. ✊
Striking is a last resort.
But when a millionaire VC gets a 5.8% pay rise, and then staff doing the front-line work to achieve ACU's mission get offered 2.5%, staff should be congratulated for standing up for themselves and their university. ✊
Congratulations and #solidarity to @nteunion.bsky.social members at #ACU, who are going on strike for the second time in 2 weeks this morning! This includes members at Signadou campus in Canberra.
ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported and respected. #ACUstrike2 ✊💜
ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported and respected. #ACUstrike2 ✊💜
October 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Solidarity to @nteunion.bsky.social comrades at #ACU.
Striking is a last resort.
But when a millionaire VC gets a 5.8% pay rise, and then staff doing the front-line work to achieve ACU's mission get offered 2.5%, staff should be congratulated for standing up for themselves and their university. ✊
Striking is a last resort.
But when a millionaire VC gets a 5.8% pay rise, and then staff doing the front-line work to achieve ACU's mission get offered 2.5%, staff should be congratulated for standing up for themselves and their university. ✊
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This damning report is really worth reading and the language of the authors’ criticism of uni executives and their failure to acknowledge the governance crisis is uncharacteristically strong.
The Expert Council on University Governance has delivered its recommendations – the depth of the crisis in our universities is clear. Thank you to every member who attended meetings, presented evidence, and stood up for better universities.
Read the report 👉 betterunis.nteu.au/inquiry/
Read the report 👉 betterunis.nteu.au/inquiry/
October 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This damning report is really worth reading and the language of the authors’ criticism of uni executives and their failure to acknowledge the governance crisis is uncharacteristically strong.
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MAJOR UNION WIN 🥳 The federal government will implement a new set of university governance principles to strengthen accountability, transparency and public trust following recommendations from the Expert Council on University Governance.
Read more: nteu.info/majorwin
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Read more: nteu.info/majorwin
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
MAJOR UNION WIN 🥳 The federal government will implement a new set of university governance principles to strengthen accountability, transparency and public trust following recommendations from the Expert Council on University Governance.
Read more: nteu.info/majorwin
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Read more: nteu.info/majorwin
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
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Strike at Australian Catholic University today and Branch President Dr Leah Kaufmann decries the largesse enjoyed by executives while staff are denied fair pay and working conditions. New deal for staff now!
www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd
www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd
October 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Strike at Australian Catholic University today and Branch President Dr Leah Kaufmann decries the largesse enjoyed by executives while staff are denied fair pay and working conditions. New deal for staff now!
www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd
www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #HigherEd