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.
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
November 7, 2025 at 4:27 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...
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...
Today is the 1-year anniversary of Renew ANU.
@nteunion.bsky.social members at #ANU have worked together, and:
🟣 The VC has resigned
🟣 We've saved 160 involuntary job losses.
Today, ANU Council considers our petition to dismiss the Chancellor. My recent op-ed outlines why they should.
@nteunion.bsky.social members at #ANU have worked together, and:
🟣 The VC has resigned
🟣 We've saved 160 involuntary job losses.
Today, ANU Council considers our petition to dismiss the Chancellor. My recent op-ed outlines why they should.
October 2, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Today is the 1-year anniversary of Renew ANU.
@nteunion.bsky.social members at #ANU have worked together, and:
🟣 The VC has resigned
🟣 We've saved 160 involuntary job losses.
Today, ANU Council considers our petition to dismiss the Chancellor. My recent op-ed outlines why they should.
@nteunion.bsky.social members at #ANU have worked together, and:
🟣 The VC has resigned
🟣 We've saved 160 involuntary job losses.
Today, ANU Council considers our petition to dismiss the Chancellor. My recent op-ed outlines why they should.
What a big day... Much needed change at #ANU.
There is more to do as we work together to prevent remaining job cuts.
I could not be prouder of @nteunion.bsky.social members, or more grateful for the privilege of working side by side every day.
➡️www.nteu.au/join ✊
There is more to do as we work together to prevent remaining job cuts.
I could not be prouder of @nteunion.bsky.social members, or more grateful for the privilege of working side by side every day.
➡️www.nteu.au/join ✊
September 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
What a big day... Much needed change at #ANU.
There is more to do as we work together to prevent remaining job cuts.
I could not be prouder of @nteunion.bsky.social members, or more grateful for the privilege of working side by side every day.
➡️www.nteu.au/join ✊
There is more to do as we work together to prevent remaining job cuts.
I could not be prouder of @nteunion.bsky.social members, or more grateful for the privilege of working side by side every day.
➡️www.nteu.au/join ✊
Always a pleasure to fly the flag with @nteunion.bsky.social comrades. Thanks to Meera for this photo!
Of course, while the company was great, the reason we're marching is not. We need stronger action on Palestine. ✊
Of course, while the company was great, the reason we're marching is not. We need stronger action on Palestine. ✊
August 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Always a pleasure to fly the flag with @nteunion.bsky.social comrades. Thanks to Meera for this photo!
Of course, while the company was great, the reason we're marching is not. We need stronger action on Palestine. ✊
Of course, while the company was great, the reason we're marching is not. We need stronger action on Palestine. ✊
With NTEU National President Dr Alison Barnes and the @nteunion.bsky.social team at Parliament to give evidence on university governance. ✊️
August 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
With NTEU National President Dr Alison Barnes and the @nteunion.bsky.social team at Parliament to give evidence on university governance. ✊️
Proud to stand with @nteunion.bsky.social comrades, Canberrans, and visitors from interstate today for the Convergence On Canberra rally to oppose genocide, occupation, and crimes against humanity in Palestine. ✊
July 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Proud to stand with @nteunion.bsky.social comrades, Canberrans, and visitors from interstate today for the Convergence On Canberra rally to oppose genocide, occupation, and crimes against humanity in Palestine. ✊
Presumably this is the "leak".
I am less concerned about it leaking & more concerned that it appears to have happened.
What does it say about #ANU governance if elected representatives can't put a motion & expect to have it voted on? @nteunion.bsky.social stands for good governance.
I am less concerned about it leaking & more concerned that it appears to have happened.
What does it say about #ANU governance if elected representatives can't put a motion & expect to have it voted on? @nteunion.bsky.social stands for good governance.
July 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Presumably this is the "leak".
I am less concerned about it leaking & more concerned that it appears to have happened.
What does it say about #ANU governance if elected representatives can't put a motion & expect to have it voted on? @nteunion.bsky.social stands for good governance.
I am less concerned about it leaking & more concerned that it appears to have happened.
What does it say about #ANU governance if elected representatives can't put a motion & expect to have it voted on? @nteunion.bsky.social stands for good governance.
This is just flat-out fabrication from @ourANU.
WGEA data counts people as people (i.e. headcount).
ANU's headcount of staff went down by 797 in 2024-5. They since had ~175 voluntary separations and have proposed 98 occupied roles be cut.
It counts casuals as full-time? What?
WGEA data counts people as people (i.e. headcount).
ANU's headcount of staff went down by 797 in 2024-5. They since had ~175 voluntary separations and have proposed 98 occupied roles be cut.
It counts casuals as full-time? What?
July 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This is just flat-out fabrication from @ourANU.
WGEA data counts people as people (i.e. headcount).
ANU's headcount of staff went down by 797 in 2024-5. They since had ~175 voluntary separations and have proposed 98 occupied roles be cut.
It counts casuals as full-time? What?
WGEA data counts people as people (i.e. headcount).
ANU's headcount of staff went down by 797 in 2024-5. They since had ~175 voluntary separations and have proposed 98 occupied roles be cut.
It counts casuals as full-time? What?
Time to start collating everything...
June 26, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Time to start collating everything...
In this paper from #ANU Council in February 2025, $57.9m in "savings" identified.
Is the redacted part the $30m saved in Jan-Sep 2024? Or the 29% reduction in casual spending? Too early to be the $29m from voluntary separations... Or future cuts decided but not announced?
Is the redacted part the $30m saved in Jan-Sep 2024? Or the 29% reduction in casual spending? Too early to be the $29m from voluntary separations... Or future cuts decided but not announced?
May 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
In this paper from #ANU Council in February 2025, $57.9m in "savings" identified.
Is the redacted part the $30m saved in Jan-Sep 2024? Or the 29% reduction in casual spending? Too early to be the $29m from voluntary separations... Or future cuts decided but not announced?
Is the redacted part the $30m saved in Jan-Sep 2024? Or the 29% reduction in casual spending? Too early to be the $29m from voluntary separations... Or future cuts decided but not announced?
In a report to #ANU Council in late September 2024 (just prior to 'Renew ANU' launching), "savings" of $30m from reducing staff by 140 FTE positions were identified.
ANU leadership now saying these don't count toward $100m target - so likely will be $130m & closer to 800 FTE.
ANU leadership now saying these don't count toward $100m target - so likely will be $130m & closer to 800 FTE.
May 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
In a report to #ANU Council in late September 2024 (just prior to 'Renew ANU' launching), "savings" of $30m from reducing staff by 140 FTE positions were identified.
ANU leadership now saying these don't count toward $100m target - so likely will be $130m & closer to 800 FTE.
ANU leadership now saying these don't count toward $100m target - so likely will be $130m & closer to 800 FTE.
ANU VC: "During my time at Intel..."
ANU Staff: "Oh, so like 6 months ago right?"
Safe to say that a lot of @nteunion.bsky.social members did a double-take at the #ANU VC Blog today. 🤦♂️
ANU Staff: "Oh, so like 6 months ago right?"
Safe to say that a lot of @nteunion.bsky.social members did a double-take at the #ANU VC Blog today. 🤦♂️
May 13, 2025 at 8:41 AM
ANU VC: "During my time at Intel..."
ANU Staff: "Oh, so like 6 months ago right?"
Safe to say that a lot of @nteunion.bsky.social members did a double-take at the #ANU VC Blog today. 🤦♂️
ANU Staff: "Oh, so like 6 months ago right?"
Safe to say that a lot of @nteunion.bsky.social members did a double-take at the #ANU VC Blog today. 🤦♂️
It was great to campaign with @nteuact.bsky.social and other unions today at the Canberra Airport on May Day. ✊
Why Canberra Airport? They're embroiled in a wage theft dispute and had a union organiser arrested three weeks ago. Shame.
Why Canberra Airport? They're embroiled in a wage theft dispute and had a union organiser arrested three weeks ago. Shame.
May 1, 2025 at 9:12 AM
It was great to campaign with @nteuact.bsky.social and other unions today at the Canberra Airport on May Day. ✊
Why Canberra Airport? They're embroiled in a wage theft dispute and had a union organiser arrested three weeks ago. Shame.
Why Canberra Airport? They're embroiled in a wage theft dispute and had a union organiser arrested three weeks ago. Shame.
From the US, but already relevant here too.
April 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
From the US, but already relevant here too.
Great end to a great season. ⚾️🏆
March 30, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Great end to a great season. ⚾️🏆
If #AcademicDOGE isn't the most perfect way to describe the mindless hacking and slashing going at #ANU as part of Renew ANU, I don't know what is.
*Chef's kiss* 😚🤌
*Chef's kiss* 😚🤌
February 26, 2025 at 3:25 AM
If #AcademicDOGE isn't the most perfect way to describe the mindless hacking and slashing going at #ANU as part of Renew ANU, I don't know what is.
*Chef's kiss* 😚🤌
*Chef's kiss* 😚🤌
Seems to be a pretty compelling case for a Vote of No Confidence to me...
More information at votenoanu.nteu.au. ✊
More information at votenoanu.nteu.au. ✊
February 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Seems to be a pretty compelling case for a Vote of No Confidence to me...
More information at votenoanu.nteu.au. ✊
More information at votenoanu.nteu.au. ✊
A Dutton Government would be bad for workers, education, health, public services, the environment... the list goes on. Great to be out in Belconnen this morning. #DontRiskDutton ☢️ @australianunions.bsky.social @nteunion.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
A Dutton Government would be bad for workers, education, health, public services, the environment... the list goes on. Great to be out in Belconnen this morning. #DontRiskDutton ☢️ @australianunions.bsky.social @nteunion.bsky.social
Looking forward to contributing from an @nteunion.bsky.social perspective on what's going wrong in higher education.
Well done to @greens.org.au for hosting on this important issue. It'll be great to catch up with @mehreenfaruqi.bsky.social and Isabel Mudford.
Well done to @greens.org.au for hosting on this important issue. It'll be great to catch up with @mehreenfaruqi.bsky.social and Isabel Mudford.
February 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Looking forward to contributing from an @nteunion.bsky.social perspective on what's going wrong in higher education.
Well done to @greens.org.au for hosting on this important issue. It'll be great to catch up with @mehreenfaruqi.bsky.social and Isabel Mudford.
Well done to @greens.org.au for hosting on this important issue. It'll be great to catch up with @mehreenfaruqi.bsky.social and Isabel Mudford.