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Why Albanese’s migration nightmare should frighten Dutton too

The government will miss its migration targets by a long way, but that puts huge pressure on the Coalition. How could it make drastic cuts without wrecking parts of the economy?

  • David Crowe

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Pro-Palestine protesters occupy Professor Steven Prawer’s office at the University of Melbourne on Wednesday.

Masked protesters targeted my professor colleague this week because he is Jewish

Protesters occupied Professor Steven Prawer’s office at Melbourne University and refused to leave when requested. Universities cannot let this continue.

  • Katy Barnett

Students are starving. One man could fix it with a keystroke

If you have any influence on the next generations, tell them not to do an arts degree – at least until the federal government fixes its fee problem.

  • Jenna Price
Protesters at the pro-Palestinian encampment at the Australian National University in May.

Top university rejects antisemitism definition over academic freedom

The Australian National University refused to adopt a contentious definition of antisemitism used by other tertiary institutions.

  • Angus Thompson
States warn the Commonwealth’s international student crackdown could harm Australia’s reputation.

States revolt over foreign student caps

NSW and South Australia have warned federal Labor its contentious push to drive down international student numbers risks damaging Australia’s international reputation and economic standing ahead of a slated debate in parliament this week over laws to limit overseas students.

  • Angus Thompson
Luke Sheehy

Treat us like mining: Universities warn of 4500 job cuts over student crackdown

Universities say they face a $500 million funding shortfall and are calling for the sector to be given the same bipartisan support as the mining industry.

  • Angus Thompson
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Murdoch University Vice Chancellor Andrew Deeks.

We could work better together, but WA universities are not in decline

WA has a diverse range of universities to choose from, each offering a unique experience. Could we all work together better? Yes. Is the answer a merger? No.

  • Andrew Deeks
Australian universities are increasingly relying on private operators like Iglu for student accommodation.

Sydney hit hardest as 30,000 international students join fight for housing

This weekend, international students had to return to Australia to finish their studies – but Sydney is ill-equipped to deal with the largest influx in the country.

  • Amber Schultz
The nation’s 10 top-ranked universities alone spent at least $249 million on consultancies last year, more than they spent before the pandemic.

‘They were carnivorous’: The universities spending millions on consultants like PwC

UNSW spent $38 million on consultants in 2022, while the University of Melbourne and the University of Queensland each paid out more than $37 million.

  • Sherryn Groch
Inside the university wage theft crisis.

Inside Australia’s university wage theft machine

Casual and sessional workers tell their stories of being underpaid and exploited by some of Australia’s most respected and prestigious institutions.

  • Ben Schneiders

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