Phone ban in classrooms extended to include smartwatches, headphones Victorian students in public and private schools will be banned from wearing smartwatches with internet connectivity and using headphones in classrooms from next year after the government announced an...

The Victorian govt is extending the device ban in Victorian classrooms to include smartwatches and headphones.
The device ban will also apply to Catholic and independent schools, with the govt saying those schools asked to be included in the policy.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04... #ausedu #springst

As universities cut courses, spending on consultants and contractors nears $2b Consultancies have been accused of infiltrating universities and wasting scarce public funds on questionable advice about cutting courses and jobs.

Universities' $1.8b spend on consultants and contractors shocks experts and politicians
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'This cash cow is going to die': Why Chinese student numbers are falling Chinese students continue to provide the lion's hare of revenue for Australian universities. But experts warn that could soon change.

'This cash cow is going to die': Why Chinese student numbers are falling
Chinese students continue to provide the lion's hare of revenue for Australian universities. But experts warn that could soon change.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03... #ausedu

Describing JRG as one of the top five worst policies introduced in Australia this century.
“If you look at the last five years, the number of low SES students doing law has decreased by 17. 7 %. So it's gone down nearly one in five.” Professor George Williams. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xFP... #ausedu

Julie Bishop dug in at ANU. But what now? The real question is whether vice chancellor Genevieve Bell’s resignation was enough blood-letting to sate the university’s staff, students and stakeholders.

As another academic year kicks off at the Australian National University, there’s a curious rumour circling around the Canberra campus. Will chancellor Julie Bishop try to extend her term, which runs out this December?
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AUKUS Is Buying Submarines. Who Is Going to Crew Them? Australia is acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS but lacks the trained workforce to crew and build them. Analysis of the education and skills challenge the programme cannot ignore.

AUKUS Is Buying Submarines. Who Is Going to Crew Them?

#AUKUS #AusDefence #Submarines #NationalSecurity #AusEdu #AusNews

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Screen shot of the first page of the overview report: Respondents: 11,477 Universities represented: 42 Universities with over 100 respondents: 36 Professional staff: 5 112 Academic staff: 6 138 69% Psychosocial Safety Climate (PSC) disagreed that ‘Senior management considers employee psychological health to be as important as productivity.’ 82% Emotional Exhaustion of participants ranked high or very high in emotional exhaustion. 73% disagreed that risks to their psychological health are actively monitored. 80% Restructuring and Organisational Change agreed that new policies and procedures designed to cut costs are constantly being introduced. Organisational change is significantly related to emotional exhaustion. 71% Working Hours reported working more than their contracted or paid hours 31% are contracted or paid to work full-time hours are working 48hrs a week or more Highlighted Results Introduction Australian universities are facing a serious and growing crisis in staff mental health. A five-year national study showed widespread psychosocial risks including constant restructuring, heavier workloads, digital stress, and long-term sector instability. Despite government reviews highlighting poor governance and student wellbeing, staff wellbeing has received limited direct attention. Yet under Australian WHS laws, universities are obligated to prevent and manage psychosocial risks. Evidence indicates this duty is not being met, underscoring the need for this sector census on PSC. What Is Psychosocial Safety Climate (PSC)? PSC refers to the organisational climate for worker psychological health and safety. It reflects the safety system: • senior management commitment to stress prevention • the priority placed on worker psychological health vs productivity • communication about work stress and psychological safety • participation and consultation with staff and stakeholders and all levels of the organisation PSC is a system-level indicator—a leading predictor of fut…

Australian University Census of Staff Wellbeing results are up.
Yikes. #AusEdu

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $213,120 penalty in court against the University of New South Wales in response to systemic record-keeping failures that hindered FWO’s investigation into its underpayments
www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/med... #auslaw #ausedu

University of Melbourne vice-chancellor dies, aged 52 University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Emma Johnston has died from complications associated with cancer, aged 52.

University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Emma Johnston dies from cancer complications, aged 52
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Prestigious school banned from accepting new boarders until proven safe A prestigious private school in regional Victoria, accused of ignoring a toxic cycle of violence, has been banned from accepting new boarding students until it can prove it complies with safety standa...

Ballarat Grammar, a prestigious private school in regional Victoria which has been accused of ignoring a toxic cycle of violence, has been banned from accepting new boarding students until it can prove it complies with safety standards.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... #ausedu

Shakespearean drama at ANU has many wondering who will exit stage after vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell Chancellor Julie Bishop resists call to resign but fails to quell staff concerns about a drastic restructure, job losses, declining rankings and allegations of a toxic work culture

ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop resists call to resign but fails to quell staff concerns about a drastic restructure, job losses, declining rankings and allegations of a toxic work culture
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Julie Bishop says the ANU is 'turning a page', but many argue it can't with her as chancellor The announcement of vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell's resignation on Thursday was greeted with cheers, however the view on campus is that this alone will not reverse the erosion of trust and morale tha...

Genevieve Bell's resignation unlikely to satisfy calls for change in ANU leadership
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For background from 6 September: Amid mounting scandals and a loss of confidence in her management, the Australian National University vice-chancellor is negotiating an exit from her role.
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Breaking: Embattled ANU vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell resigns Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has resigned from her position.

Sources have confirmed to the ABC that Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has resigned from her position, after months of controversy due to sweeping staff cuts and allegations of poor governance.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09... #ausedu

Research integrity demands an AI taxonomy Universities are racing to write AI policies, but most leave students and staff guessing. GAIDeT offers a simple, task-based way to disclose AI use in theses and research: name the tool and version, t...

#AI #ausedu #HigherEd
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Columbia grad refused US entry, detained 12hrs at LAX, deported & author Alistair Kitchen affected. #ausedu https://fefd.link/EezXp

Why Labor is stalling on real universities funding reform The education minister has deferred action to abolish the Morrison-era Job-ready Graduates scheme, which has helped to hollow out tertiary funding and saddled students with lifelong debts.

So much is wrong with JRG. Fix it Labor #ausedu
AI threatens the jobs it makes cheaper and cries out for critical thinking skills. Shit policy even before GenAI

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Labor MPs urge government to prioritise reform of ‘failed’ job-ready university graduates scheme Morrison-era program increased costs for subjects such as arts and law, while lowering course fees for degrees in Stem

Labor MPs urge government to prioritise reform of ‘failed’ job-ready university graduates scheme. Morrison-era program increased costs for subjects such as arts and law, while lowering course fees for degrees in Stem.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol #ausedu

Queensland university suspends medical student for domestic violence A Queensland university suspends a medical student after he was sentenced for domestic violence, following community outcry for the university to act.

A Queensland medical student has been suspended from study after pleading guilty to domestic violence. James Cook University has been under pressure from the medical and student community to take disciplinary action.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08... #ausedu #aushealth

🚨 $16.5 BILLION education revolution! Albanese gov't delivers historic funding package for schools nationwide. WA gets $2.4B boost. "We're investing in young people," says PM. Will this transform your education experience? #AusEdu #GenerationChange
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In the Face of Disengagement and Distrust: Civics Education in Australia Is Critical A new report outlines the importance of strengthening civics education in Australia.

In the Face of Disengagement and Distrust: Civics Education in Australia Is Critical thediplomat.com/2025/03/in-t... #ausedu #auspol

La Trobe University signs enforceable undertaking for $10.77m underpayments Another tertiary educator has signed an enforceable undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), locking La Trobe University into more than $10.77 million in payments, including superannuation...

La Trobe University signs enforceable undertaking for $10.77m underpayments www.hrleader.com.au/law/26563-la... #ausedu #ausunions

Image of article as it appears on page 6 of The Australian on 7 March 2025 headlined Ripped-off uni staff get $176m

Universities have been forced to backpay $176m to more than 80,000 ripped-off workers, with La Trobe the latest to strike a regulator deal. But the tertiary union says the wage theft could exceed $250m. www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/rippe... ($) #ausedu #ausunions

'We weren't getting a proper education at all': Ex-homeschooler speaks out Two former homeschoolers who say they were denied a proper education are calling for mandatory home visits. But advocates say tighter regulations aren't the answer.

Denied a 'proper education', two former homeschoolers in Victoria call for compulsory home visits www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02... #ausedu

'Not a bad thing to complain': National Student Ombudsman opens its doors today The new body will have investigative powers similar to a royal commission.

The National Student Ombudsman that opens today will be able to investigate complaints against Australian universities by students. It was established following concerns unis had not done enough to respond to sexual violence in tertiary edu settings. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02... #auslaw #ausedu

R&D Review Begins - Future Campus The “strategic review’ of research and development promised in the Budget is set to begin. Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic...

No mention of removing the R&D tax relief the gambling industry gets? #ausedu #auspol

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HECS changes announced in May are finally law. Here's what it means for you The federal government announced a plan to change the way student debts were indexed months ago. Now the legislation will finally start saving students money.

HECS indexation changes flagged in May are finally legislated. Here's what to know about credits and refunds www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11... #ausedu #auspol

Jason Clare Bingo – play along at home - Future Campus Right now, after some years of slog, it would be possible to argue that Education Minister is one of the easiest jobs in Australian politics.

A depressingly accurate piece from Tim Winkler futurecampus.com.au/2024/10/22/j... #auspol #ausedu

A Christian ‘doomsday cult’ is targeting Australian university campuses. Now former members want them stopped Former members of the Shincheonji church say the group uses ‘coercive’ tactics such as sleep deprivation and verbal abuse – and they want the government to act

A Christian ‘doomsday cult,’ the Shincheonji church, is targeting Australian university campuses. Now former members want them stopped. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/o... #ausedu