Education
Morrison's JobMaker plan and the 'skill' shortage

The Morrison Government’s focus on "skills" deflects attention from the real job market pr ...  
The future of the education system post-COVID-19

There could be great benefits to a more interactive approach to education, particularly for ...  
CQ University staff denied vote on pay-cut option ahead of massive job losses

Central Queensland University (CQU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Klomp is planning to sack ...  
'A cave in': NTEU hasn't done enough to protect members amid COVID-19

As university staff emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown, many are perplexed at the perverse beha ...  
A day in the life of a COVID-19 school teacher

Now that the schooling system has changed due to the pandemic, teachers are working even harder ...  
Refugees the world forgot: West Papuans overcoming disadvantage

Dedicated teachers are volunteering to educate and help West Papuan refugee children escaping ...  
University staff pressuring government in a fight for their jobs

As we recover from the coronavirus crisis, Australian university staff are being asked to take a ...  
Why does the Morrison Government loathe Daniel Andrews?

Why does Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews seem to hold pride of place as the Morrison Governmen ...  
To the CQ University Vice-Chancellor: Save our jobs and not just yours

An anonymous group of academics from Central Queensland University has voiced concerns over the ...  
De-platforming Trump — and trumping Morrison

Morrison is unlikely to resort to the unhinged rantings of Trump, we should monitor the PM and his ...  
COVID-19 raises doubts about our reliance on international students

The Australian Government must reassess its international student intake, both for the good of the ...  
Returning to schools is a question of safety

School teaching periods are back next week with teachers’ unions still questioning just how safe ...  
Now is our chance to create a new normal

If we take lessons from history, we can use this chance to emerge from the pandemic with a world ...  
Australia's school funding system needs an overhaul

Our school funding regime has reached new heights of absurdity and needs urgent review.  
Australian universities suffer job losses over coronavirus concerns

As Australia adapts to the COVID-19 pandemic, major consequences are being felt in the tertiary ...  
How the coronavirus is affecting the Australian higher education system

Heavy reliance on the Chinese international student market was a massive financial risk taken by ...  
Coronavirus, Chinese students and the university cash quagmire

Australia’s Chinese students are languishing in China due to the coronavirus travel ban and our ...  
Wren's Week: The 2019 Coalition report card

John Wren takes a look back at the performance of our country's leaders over the year and grades ...  
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