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Uni staff report 50 per cent spike in sexual harassment

Almost a third of university staff have reported experiencing sexual harassment at work, with the main perpetrators said to be colleagues and managers.

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Pro-Palestine march in Sydney as Opera House lit up in support of Israel – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Permanent uni student safety body touted over taskforce

A taskforce may not be the best way to address university student sexual assault, with a standalone body floated as a better option by education minister.

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Almost half of private school parents would consider switching to a better funded public system, survey finds

Lonergan Research survey finds 63% of parents agree public schools are underfunded as ABS data shows decline in public enrolments

The Guardian - AU

Artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT to be allowed in Australian schools from 2024

‘Kids are using it right across the country. We’re playing catch-up,’ federal education minister says as states back national framework

The Guardian - AU

Student safety body touted after horrid allegations

Education ministers have been briefed on a possible independent body to oversee student safety after shocking allegations of widespread sexual assault.

AAP

Neurodivergent kids ‘dumped’ from mainstream education amid debate over special schools

The disability royal commission was split in its final report over whether segregated education should be phased out from 2025

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Govt to crack down on 'dodgy' international education providers

Changes include increasing monitoring of student attendance.

The Canberra Times

Qatar Airways challenged to maximise Australian routes

Federal Labor minister Jason Clare says Qatar Airways should make the most of its existing Australian slots after the airline applied for more inbound flights.

AAP

Minister backs ‘naming and shaming’ childcare providers who charge exorbitant fees

Education minister Jason Clare supports a recommendation by the ACCC in its latest report into childcare costs

The Guardian - AU

Price gouging child care could be named and shamed

Childcare centres charging parents exorbitant fees could be named and shamed under reforms proposed by the consumer watchdog.

AAP

Crackdown nearing on international student visas

The federal government is expected to unveil changes to international student visas following a widespread review of the system.

AAP

Australian students shun education degrees as fears grow over ‘unprecedented’ teacher shortage

University application first preferences dropped almost 20% this year, compared with 2023

The Guardian - AU

Coalition frontbencher condemns anti-voice rallies as ‘shameless’ attempt to push ‘extreme causes’

James Paterson warns fellow no voters against attending events promoted by pro-Kremlin activist Simeon Boikov

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Universities ‘protecting their brand, not their students’: education minister needs to seize moment on sexual assault reforms

The Senate inquiry into sexual consent laws represents a watershed moment, but acknowledgement is not enough — now is the time for action.

Crikey

Anatomy of a media pile-on: the crucifixion of Marcia Langton

Over the past week, Professor Marcia Langton has been the subject of a protracted media storm. Crikey breaks down how such a campaign unfolded.

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Universities criticised for failed response after report details extent of sexual violence on campuses

Committee describes ‘shameful state of affairs’ at Australia’s tertiary institutions and says findings are ‘serious indictment’ on sector

The Guardian - AU

Labor accuses no campaign of a ‘flat out lie’ after volunteer phone scripts revealed

Guide suggests callers identify themselves as representing Fair Australia rather than the no campaign against the Indigenous voice to parliament

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Fraudulent course providers face closure in Labor’s international education crackdown

Under reforms to sector, foreign students will also need more savings to study in Australia to mitigate cost-of-living increase

The Conversation

Sexual harassment impacts university staff – our research shows how

There is increasing attention on the lack of progress around sexual harassment and assault on Australian university campuses. On Wednesday, Education Minister Jason Clare acknowledged community concerns, saying “we’re just not doing enough”.

Crikey

Labor’s university figures don’t add up

Education Minister Jason Clare has claimed only 13% of young adults in regional Australia have a university degree. That’s false.

The Guardian - AU

How Habiba got her degree: regional campuses are key to unlocking Australia’s education barriers

The government believes more opportunities for higher education outside the cities will have a radical effect on access for a wide range of groups

The Guardian - AU

Two charged over building fire – as it happened

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Crikey

More taxing times for PwC

The PwC board was warned that partner Tom Seymour was potentially compromised by a Tax Office investigation but appointed him CEO anyway, and sexual assault complainants often face outdated myths and stereotypes about how ‘real’ rape victims should act in court.

Crikey

Cracks in unis’ shiny chrome and steel need serious infill — and serious money

Will Education Minister Jason Clare be able to find the money to improve access and equity in Australian universities?

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