University of Sydney to Repay $23 Million to Underpaid Staff

Just days earlier, the University of Melbourne agreed to repay $72 million to over 25,000 staff for underpayments.

Students walk around Sydney University in Sydney, Australia, on April 6, 2016. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

The University of Sydney has committed to paying over $23 million, including superannuation and interest, to more than 14,000 underpaid staff.

This follows an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).