‘Watershed Moment’: Over 100 Jobs Cut in Higher Ed Shake-Up Across Australia

Australian universities announce deep staff cuts amid mounting financial pressures.
‘Watershed Moment’: Over 100 Jobs Cut in Higher Ed Shake-Up Across Australia
A building at The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, Australia on Sept. 16, 2020. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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Several leading Australian universities have announced sweeping job cuts in recent weeks, citing financial strain and declining enrolments, particularly among international students.

The Australian National University (ANU), Charles Sturt University, Macquarie University, and the University of Tasmania (UTAS) are set to axe over 100 roles combined, drawing criticism from the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) and reigniting calls for structural reform of university governance.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].