Unions flex muscles over pay rise retreat
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The new conservative coalition government in Australia has proved aggressive in its relationships with universities and the academic unions are now planning stronger measures in retaliation. The government has already made budget cutbacks and not provided for salary increases. Current plans are for a sharp increase in tuition fees for students and for changes in the system of industrial negotiations. Vice Chancellors are unhappy with the situation but say that without funding increases jobs will be lost.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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Misery Down Under as budget is slashed
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The Australian higher education budget has been reduced and fees for students will rise and many jobs will be shed. The government is also carrying out an independent review of higher education. Universities will not receive help for a pay claim of 15% from university staff. Degree subjects will be classified according to how expensive they are to provide and the expected future earnings of students, with higher fees for expensive courses.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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