Griffith University Staff Rally Over Pay Cuts Amid Rising Costs
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Updated Oct 12
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What happened
About 500 staff members from three major public universities in Queensland participated in a joint rally on October 12, 2026, opposing further real pay cuts and deteriorating conditions. The National Tertiary Education Union is pushing for new enterprise agreements at Australia’s 39 public universities.
From wsws.org
Why it matters
The dispute occurs amid a soaring cost of living, which has intensified due to the global impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The union’s national executive has restricted pay claims in these negotiations to a 20 percent increase over three years.
From wsws.org
Who's involved
- Griffith UniversityPublic university where staff are seeking new enterprise agreements
- Carolyn EvansVice Chancellor and President of Griffith University
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The entities involved
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Griffith University
public university in south east Queensland, Australia
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