University of Canberra Announces Enterprise Agreement, Setting Sector Precedent
What happened
Staff at the University of Canberra voted to accept a new enterprise agreement. The agreement includes a 14.5 per cent pay rise over four years, with an annual increase of 3.625 per cent. Additionally, casual staff superannuation contributions will rise from 12 to 17 per cent by 2030.
Why it matters
The University of Canberra is noted as the first university to agree to 17 per cent superannuation for casual staff in this bargaining round. The University of Tasmania and the University of Newcastle are expected to follow the University of Canberra's lead regarding the new superannuation standard.
Who's involved
- University of CanberraLeading the negotiation and setting the operational precedent in the sector.
- University of TasmaniaExpected to follow the University of Canberra's lead on superannuation.
- Bill ShortenVice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra, commenting on the agreement.
- University of NewcastleExpected to evaluate the precedent set by the University of Canberra.
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The entities involved
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University of Canberra
university in Canberra, Australia
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University of Tasmania
public university located in Tasmania, Australia
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Bill Shorten
Australian politician (born 1967)
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University of Newcastle
university in New South Wales, Australia