Welcome to the University of Ballarat Branch of the NTEU.
The Union represents full-time, part-time, fixed-term and sessional/casual members in all areas of the university, and includes research staff, staff employed by student organisations and those working in university companies. All academic and general staff in the Higher Education Division, and general staff in the TAFE Division, are eligible to become NTEU members.
Recent Posts
Acting Branch President at UB
Posted 5 July 2010 by Janette Dalgliesh from University of BallaratAs of 8 July 2010, Jason Giri will be Acting Branch President for the University of Ballarat Branch of NTEU. Jason can be contacted via email j.giri@ballarat.edu.au or via his direct line 03 5327 9261 or mobile 0458 666 082 (voicemail).
NTEU Media Release: Falling international student numbers threatens viability of universities
Posted 1 September 2010 by Michael Evans from NTEU National Office1 September 2010
The number of International Student Visa applications for higher education fell by 15,499 or 11.5% in 2009-10 compared to 2008-09, according to the most up to date information published by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. This drop in international student visas applications clearly indicates Australia is becoming a less attractive study destination for ...
Coalition Higher Education Policy confirms cuts to equity funding
Posted 20 August 2010 by Michael Evans from NTEU National OfficeThe Coalition last night confirmed cuts to equity funding in its Higher Education Policy Statement – Plan For Real Action to Higher Education.
“The Coalition’s Plan for Real Action to Higher Education confirms, that if elected, Mr Abbott will cut the program to increase participation by students from low SES backgrounds by $227m or 70% over three years,” Paul ...
Life under the Coalition: Universities will get less, students will pay more
Posted 19 August 2010 by Michael Evans from NTEU National Office19 August 2010
The election of a Coalition government on 21 August will see a return to the bad old days of the Howard era for the higher education sector, the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) said today.
“If Tony Abbott is elected Prime Minister on Saturday, it’s clear the Coalition will resurrect its previous short-sighted policies where universities get less public ...
Branch Contacts
Branch Office
2nd level, Albert Coates Complex Mt Helen Campus
University of Ballarat
Phone: 03 5327 9163
Fax: 03 5327 9162
ballarat@vic.nteu.org.au
Janette Dalgliesh
Branch Organiser
ballarat@vic.nteu.org.au
Jason Giri
Branch President
j.giri@ballarat.edu.au
