NTEU ACT
@nteuact.bsky.social
National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) in the ACT. The union for all higher education staff.
Authorised by Dr Lachlan Clohesy, NTEU ACT Division, Acton.
Authorised by Dr Lachlan Clohesy, NTEU ACT Division, Acton.
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Staff at ANU need fair pay, secure jobs, safe workloads and workplaces that put staff wellbeing first. By uniting with purpose, we can make our universities better places to work and study. nteu.info/anusurvey
Results are in: #ANU ranks 5th worst in terms of psychosocial risk among universities. #UniCanberra doesn't fare much better.
@nteunion.bsky.social endorses recommendations including continuing monitoring & more funding to stop job losses & excessive workloads.
@nteunion.bsky.social endorses recommendations including continuing monitoring & more funding to stop job losses & excessive workloads.
ANU staff under severe psychological pressure, new research shows
ANU near the bottom of league for stress and mental health.
www.canberratimes.com.au
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Results are in: #ANU ranks 5th worst in terms of psychosocial risk among universities. #UniCanberra doesn't fare much better.
@nteunion.bsky.social endorses recommendations including continuing monitoring & more funding to stop job losses & excessive workloads.
@nteunion.bsky.social endorses recommendations including continuing monitoring & more funding to stop job losses & excessive workloads.
Big concerns on redundancy & org change in #UniCanberra Bargaining as we push for better job security.
@nteunion.bsky.social members also deserve a pay rise & can't wait until January!
Not yet a member? Join today at www.nteu.au/join to attend next week's Member Meeting! ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social members also deserve a pay rise & can't wait until January!
Not yet a member? Join today at www.nteu.au/join to attend next week's Member Meeting! ✊
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Big concerns on redundancy & org change in #UniCanberra Bargaining as we push for better job security.
@nteunion.bsky.social members also deserve a pay rise & can't wait until January!
Not yet a member? Join today at www.nteu.au/join to attend next week's Member Meeting! ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social members also deserve a pay rise & can't wait until January!
Not yet a member? Join today at www.nteu.au/join to attend next week's Member Meeting! ✊
Staff at ANU need fair pay, secure jobs, safe workloads and workplaces that put staff wellbeing first. By uniting with purpose, we can make our universities better places to work and study. nteu.info/anusurvey
February 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Staff at ANU need fair pay, secure jobs, safe workloads and workplaces that put staff wellbeing first. By uniting with purpose, we can make our universities better places to work and study. nteu.info/anusurvey
Things are looking up at #UniCanberra.
UC staff have put in the hard work to turn the University around.
The least they deserve is not to have real wages go backwards.
@nteunion.bsky.social Member Meeting - 18 Feb. Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
More info: ucbargaining.info/cost-of-livi...
UC staff have put in the hard work to turn the University around.
The least they deserve is not to have real wages go backwards.
@nteunion.bsky.social Member Meeting - 18 Feb. Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
More info: ucbargaining.info/cost-of-livi...
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Things are looking up at #UniCanberra.
UC staff have put in the hard work to turn the University around.
The least they deserve is not to have real wages go backwards.
@nteunion.bsky.social Member Meeting - 18 Feb. Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
More info: ucbargaining.info/cost-of-livi...
UC staff have put in the hard work to turn the University around.
The least they deserve is not to have real wages go backwards.
@nteunion.bsky.social Member Meeting - 18 Feb. Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
More info: ucbargaining.info/cost-of-livi...
Now is the time to decide whether you want decisions about workloads at #UniCanberra to be made WITH you, or FOR you.
If you believe staff should have a voice in determining workloads and other key conditions, join @NTEUnion today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
If you believe staff should have a voice in determining workloads and other key conditions, join @NTEUnion today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
January 29, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Now is the time to decide whether you want decisions about workloads at #UniCanberra to be made WITH you, or FOR you.
If you believe staff should have a voice in determining workloads and other key conditions, join @NTEUnion today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
If you believe staff should have a voice in determining workloads and other key conditions, join @NTEUnion today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
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Today is a National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. NTEU mourns the lives lost and we stand with all those grieving this horrific act of violence.
January 21, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Today is a National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. NTEU mourns the lives lost and we stand with all those grieving this horrific act of violence.
While it appears the major parties may have struck some form of agreement, and it remains unclear whether amendments to address some issues will be possible, we appreciate the opportunity and @davidpocock.bsky.social's continuing commitment to community consultation.
January 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
While it appears the major parties may have struck some form of agreement, and it remains unclear whether amendments to address some issues will be possible, we appreciate the opportunity and @davidpocock.bsky.social's continuing commitment to community consultation.
This was a collegial discussion attended by members of different faith groups, advocacy groups, experts, stakeholders, and Ngunnawal community elders & representatives.
There was a clear consensus that many issues require further consultation.
There was a clear consensus that many issues require further consultation.
January 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
This was a collegial discussion attended by members of different faith groups, advocacy groups, experts, stakeholders, and Ngunnawal community elders & representatives.
There was a clear consensus that many issues require further consultation.
There was a clear consensus that many issues require further consultation.
NTEU ACT Division Secretary Dr Lachlan Clohesy & ACT Division President Katie Ley attended.
@nteunion.bsky.social expressed concerns on retrospectivity, ambiguity, unintended consequences, and the lack of a 'good faith' defence which exists in other relevant sections of the Criminal Code.
@nteunion.bsky.social expressed concerns on retrospectivity, ambiguity, unintended consequences, and the lack of a 'good faith' defence which exists in other relevant sections of the Criminal Code.
January 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
NTEU ACT Division Secretary Dr Lachlan Clohesy & ACT Division President Katie Ley attended.
@nteunion.bsky.social expressed concerns on retrospectivity, ambiguity, unintended consequences, and the lack of a 'good faith' defence which exists in other relevant sections of the Criminal Code.
@nteunion.bsky.social expressed concerns on retrospectivity, ambiguity, unintended consequences, and the lack of a 'good faith' defence which exists in other relevant sections of the Criminal Code.
Yesterday @nteunion.bsky.social participated in @davidpocock.bsky.social's Roundtable to discuss the Government's legislation on hate speech.
In the aftermath of Bondi, there was strong solidarity with the Jewish community and opposition to racism and discrimination, including antisemitism.
In the aftermath of Bondi, there was strong solidarity with the Jewish community and opposition to racism and discrimination, including antisemitism.
January 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Yesterday @nteunion.bsky.social participated in @davidpocock.bsky.social's Roundtable to discuss the Government's legislation on hate speech.
In the aftermath of Bondi, there was strong solidarity with the Jewish community and opposition to racism and discrimination, including antisemitism.
In the aftermath of Bondi, there was strong solidarity with the Jewish community and opposition to racism and discrimination, including antisemitism.
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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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✨ Dear NTEU members, thank you for everything you made possible this year. Enjoy a well-deserved break. 2026 is shaping up to be big! ✨
December 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
✨ Dear NTEU members, thank you for everything you made possible this year. Enjoy a well-deserved break. 2026 is shaping up to be big! ✨
Good progress on some issues, but concerns remain on job security at #UniCanberra.
We're also disappointed with UC Management's response on reproductive health - see email for the full update!
To win the UC we all deserve, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
We're also disappointed with UC Management's response on reproductive health - see email for the full update!
To win the UC we all deserve, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
December 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Good progress on some issues, but concerns remain on job security at #UniCanberra.
We're also disappointed with UC Management's response on reproductive health - see email for the full update!
To win the UC we all deserve, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
We're also disappointed with UC Management's response on reproductive health - see email for the full update!
To win the UC we all deserve, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
We reaffirm our commitment to stand against racism and discrimination in all of its forms - including anti-Semitism - and to stand against violence and hatred. These are core union values.
@nteunion.bsky.social supports the statement of @australianunions.bsky.social on behalf of our movement.
@nteunion.bsky.social supports the statement of @australianunions.bsky.social on behalf of our movement.
December 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
We reaffirm our commitment to stand against racism and discrimination in all of its forms - including anti-Semitism - and to stand against violence and hatred. These are core union values.
@nteunion.bsky.social supports the statement of @australianunions.bsky.social on behalf of our movement.
@nteunion.bsky.social supports the statement of @australianunions.bsky.social on behalf of our movement.
The Federal Government has an opportunity to start things off by making #ANU an exemplar of good governance. Unlike other universities governed under state or territory legislation, the ANU Act is at the Commonwealth level.
@nteunion.bsky.social
@nteunion.bsky.social
How we can make ANU a model for proper uni governance
The place to begin with reform is obvious.
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Federal Government has an opportunity to start things off by making #ANU an exemplar of good governance. Unlike other universities governed under state or territory legislation, the ANU Act is at the Commonwealth level.
@nteunion.bsky.social
@nteunion.bsky.social
Earlier this week, we were thrilled to have Millan Pintos-Lopez, our @nteunion.bsky.social National Vice-President (Professional Staff) and NTEU #ANU Branch President, over at ##UniCanberra to be part of developing our professional staff claims for UC bargaining. ✊
December 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Earlier this week, we were thrilled to have Millan Pintos-Lopez, our @nteunion.bsky.social National Vice-President (Professional Staff) and NTEU #ANU Branch President, over at ##UniCanberra to be part of developing our professional staff claims for UC bargaining. ✊
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🎉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...
With the Senate report on university governance due this week, @nteunion.bsky.social's @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social writes on the current state of university governance.
"It is now clear that university councils and their executives have been acting as a law unto themselves."
"It is now clear that university councils and their executives have been acting as a law unto themselves."
We still need a lot of sunlight under the rock of university governance
University councils can no longer be a law unto themselves.
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
With the Senate report on university governance due this week, @nteunion.bsky.social's @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social writes on the current state of university governance.
"It is now clear that university councils and their executives have been acting as a law unto themselves."
"It is now clear that university councils and their executives have been acting as a law unto themselves."
Can you help @nteunion.bsky.social members at #MacquarieUni?
#ANU: No Forced Redundancies.
@westernsydneyu.bsky.social: No Forced Redundancies.
@QUT: No Forced Redundancies.
@utsengage.bsky.social: Fewer Forced Redundancies (work to do!).
#StopMQcuts. ✊
nsw.nteu.au/better-mq
#ANU: No Forced Redundancies.
@westernsydneyu.bsky.social: No Forced Redundancies.
@QUT: No Forced Redundancies.
@utsengage.bsky.social: Fewer Forced Redundancies (work to do!).
#StopMQcuts. ✊
nsw.nteu.au/better-mq
Better MQ - NTEU NSW Division
Macquarie University management has proposed a radical restructure, but union members are mobilising against this cuts crisis manufactured by overpaid, out of touch corporate executives who have taken...
nsw.nteu.au
December 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Can you help @nteunion.bsky.social members at #MacquarieUni?
#ANU: No Forced Redundancies.
@westernsydneyu.bsky.social: No Forced Redundancies.
@QUT: No Forced Redundancies.
@utsengage.bsky.social: Fewer Forced Redundancies (work to do!).
#StopMQcuts. ✊
nsw.nteu.au/better-mq
#ANU: No Forced Redundancies.
@westernsydneyu.bsky.social: No Forced Redundancies.
@QUT: No Forced Redundancies.
@utsengage.bsky.social: Fewer Forced Redundancies (work to do!).
#StopMQcuts. ✊
nsw.nteu.au/better-mq
More recognition of the impact of @nteunion.bsky.social members in recent times. 💜
Fantastic to see @alisonbarnes.bsky.social, our National President, recognised on this list - which is also a recognition of the collective influence of thousands of NTEU members. ✊
Fantastic to see @alisonbarnes.bsky.social, our National President, recognised on this list - which is also a recognition of the collective influence of thousands of NTEU members. ✊
26 To Watch In '26 - Future Campus
We already agree that isn’t about the biggest office, or the loudest voice. So, what defines great leadership in Higher Education? Future Campus takes a snapshot of people who have […]
futurecampus.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
More recognition of the impact of @nteunion.bsky.social members in recent times. 💜
Fantastic to see @alisonbarnes.bsky.social, our National President, recognised on this list - which is also a recognition of the collective influence of thousands of NTEU members. ✊
Fantastic to see @alisonbarnes.bsky.social, our National President, recognised on this list - which is also a recognition of the collective influence of thousands of NTEU members. ✊
The worst thing about the university governance crisis is that #ANU is not an outlier.
The best thing about the university governance crisis is that it's come to light because @nteunion.bsky.social members across the country have had enough & acted together. ✊
The best thing about the university governance crisis is that it's come to light because @nteunion.bsky.social members across the country have had enough & acted together. ✊
Exclusive: ANU management ‘reactive, short-term, and politically driven’
A damning report has revealed widespread governance failures at ANU, as fresh documents detail former vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell’s $3.3 million exit package.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The worst thing about the university governance crisis is that #ANU is not an outlier.
The best thing about the university governance crisis is that it's come to light because @nteunion.bsky.social members across the country have had enough & acted together. ✊
The best thing about the university governance crisis is that it's come to light because @nteunion.bsky.social members across the country have had enough & acted together. ✊
🟣 Member Meeting today at #UniCanberra! 🟣
12.30pm - Room 9A1 and online (check email).
@nteunion.bsky.social members only, but if you're not yet a member join beforehand at www.nteu.au/join to attend.
Katie and Bethany recap bargaining, but if you want more detail, come along to the meeting! ✊
12.30pm - Room 9A1 and online (check email).
@nteunion.bsky.social members only, but if you're not yet a member join beforehand at www.nteu.au/join to attend.
Katie and Bethany recap bargaining, but if you want more detail, come along to the meeting! ✊
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🟣 Member Meeting today at #UniCanberra! 🟣
12.30pm - Room 9A1 and online (check email).
@nteunion.bsky.social members only, but if you're not yet a member join beforehand at www.nteu.au/join to attend.
Katie and Bethany recap bargaining, but if you want more detail, come along to the meeting! ✊
12.30pm - Room 9A1 and online (check email).
@nteunion.bsky.social members only, but if you're not yet a member join beforehand at www.nteu.au/join to attend.
Katie and Bethany recap bargaining, but if you want more detail, come along to the meeting! ✊
"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?
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
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 4:20 AM
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. ✊