Archive for Key Components

  • A discrete Universities Act A discrete Universities Act

    NTEU believes that the only way to guarantee that Australian universities will be able continue to fulfil their unique functions is through a legislative framework which clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of  universities as well as specifying the appropriate regulation and funding m...

  • Statement on Academic Freedom and University Independence Statement on Academic Freedom and University Independence

    NTEU's Statement on Academic Freedom and University Independence is a document intended to be signed by senior Australian university staff. Freedom of speech is one of the foundations of a democratic society. Intellectual freedom is exercised by public broadcasters, non-government organisations,...

  • Key bargaining claims Key bargaining claims

    Our key Bargaining Claims include a competitive salary increase; improved job security; workload regulation; better classification procedures for general staff; increased Indigenous employment; better deal for casual academic staff and contract research staff. NTEU has launched a national web...

  • Charter for University Renewal Charter for University Renewal

    Australia’s universities matter.  As centres of scholarly research and teaching, universities advance knowledge, foster critical thinking and public discourse, train our high level professions and provide life long learning for students of all ages.  Universities are a direct investment in Aus...