NTEU Tasmanian Division

02/09/2026

Yesterday, members (and even a few non-members!) returned to the streets to remind UTAS SNR MGMT that we will not bow to working conditions and pay that leave staff worse off for the next four years. We stopped by Exec offices at the Forest (the blinds were closed) for some union chants, then we moved to Murray Street. Thanks to all those who beeped at us, it really showed that the Tas public are 100% behind us. We are our state’s one university. We cannot keep slipping behind in what we provide to our staff and students.

Today, the NTEU heads back to the bargaining table. UTAS SNR MGMT can afford to throw over $1,000,000 at a departing Senior Executive, they CAN afford a fair pay rise for the remainder of staff.

01/09/2026

University of Tasmania SNR MGMT can dig up over $1,000,000 when one of their own Senior Executives departs, however, when it comes to a fair pay rise for the remainder of staff and a thriving arts and humanities department, the pockets are empty.

Paddy Manning reports on payouts, power imbalances and an alleged poor handling of another conflict of interest within the University of Tasmania...

A former senior HR executive at the University of Tasmania alleges the institution mishandled her conflict-of-interest disclosure about a relationship she had formed with another executive.

Story here: https://ab.co/4gFSdoR

31/08/2026

The wobble boards are coming back out for staff at UTAS! We'll be meeting on Sept 2, 12PM, at the Melville Street entrance to The Forest. We'll bring the flags, you bring as many colleagues as you like.

This will be the day before a crucial bargaining meeting. We've been ready for weeks, UTAS SNR MGMT has not. Let's once again remind them that our state's one university cannot thrive with overworked staff who continue to be cemented as the lowest paid higher education workers in the country.

If you are UTAS staff, make sure you attend during your unpaid lunch break. This isn't protected industrial action, but rather another show of our solidarity and union power.

Community members welcome. You could even join TMAG's wobble boarding in the AM (7:30-8:30 corner of Davey and Murray) and then stand in solidarity with us at lunch.

Tasmania deserves better. See you there 💜💜

28/08/2026

Members and non-members donned purple today in Sandy Bay, in support of safe and inclusive environments for LGBTQI+ young people 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

A shout out to our QUTE (Q***r Unionists in Tertiary Education) community for all their efforts nationwide in bringing today to life. You are seen, understood and celebrated.

25/08/2026

From Blue Stocking Week to Wear It Purple Day 💜 - this Friday, we encourage all members to don something purple to show support for LGBTQI+ Young People 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The NTEU National Office will be hosting an online expert panel discussion, for which you can register below.

If you're a member and will be on campus in your purple, feel free to share pics with us, or let us know where you'll be, so we can get together, take a snap, and stand in solidarity with rainbow youth.

Help celebrate Wear It Purple Day this Friday by putting up a poster at your workplace - and wearing purple!

23/08/2026

Our bargaining updates will pick up again once we return to the table in the first week of September. We've been ready, UTAS SNR MGMT has needed more time...

That doesn't mean we've taken our foot off the pedal. We've written to UTAS with an extensive list of questions surrounding the University's current and intended use of AI. We also just hosted our second AI Panel session, where we cracked open the conversation around the influence of AI on our workloads.

To best shape our AI protections clause in our next staff agreement (and to ensure we hold UTAS SNR MGMT accountable), we want to hear more from members. Tell us about your experiences with AI and its accuracies/inaccuracies. Are you spending an increasing amount of time checking for and correcting AI errors, or is it performing as a reliable tool? All survey responses will be anonymous, and more panel sessions and workshops are also in the works. https://surveymars.com/q/mM8lABbIG

If you haven't joined the NTEU, do so today https://join.nteu.au/ Through our increasing member empowerment, we can create a truly better work life for staff at UTAS.

13/08/2026

It's almost the end of blue stocking week! Thanks to those who joined us for morning tea today while we listened to Dr Anna Cody speak about how universities can tackle gender based violence, harassment and discrimination.

There is still one more NTEU seminar you can sign up for - tomorrow's "Who's carrying the workload?" https://betterunis.nteu.au/bluestocking26/

Fairer workplaces. Universities free from harassment. Equity in higher education. It is possible. If you're not already a member, join the NTEU today https://www.nteu.au/.

09/08/2026

UTAS members - check your email for the invite to our next AI Panel Session. This time, we'll be looking at the impact of AI on our workloads, and there will be room for an open discussion at the end. Once again, all staff are welcome, so send on to your colleagues and let's make the discussion as inclusive as possible.

05/08/2026

Tas Div will be hosting a morning tea for Blue Stocking Week in Sandy Bay Law Seminar Room 3 (on Level 2) @ 11AM, Aug 13. Tas members, make sure you check your email and RSVP so we can plan for catering. We'll be screening the NTEU's online seminar and chatting all things gender equality in higher education. And don't be afraid to wear your own blue stockings to mark the day!

Bluestocking week - a reminder that progress is possible.
Every improvement in workplace rights, gender equality, and greater financial security has come from people sharing knowledge and taking action together.

Bluestocking Week is NTEU’s annual celebration of women and non-binary workers in higher education. It’s an opportunity to celebrate how far we’ve come, recognise those who have led the way, and continue building a fairer future.

This year’s online events bring together leading experts to explore practical action.
Find out more: https://betterunis.nteu.au/bluestocking26/

03/08/2026

UTAS and Deloitte Deep Dive Part 7: The Chancellor's response to our latest letter raises more questions than it answers. How much time is our VC committing to Deloitte? Why was the conflict of interest not registered as soon as it arose? When will staff see benefits from this affiliation? The Chancellor is still unable to confirm....

Again, our series wouldn't be possible without the work of Robert Hogan and his blog https://theutaspapers.com/

Also see the national commentary around VCs and their ties with consultancy firms https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/14/university-of-wollongong-icac-vice-chancellor-anu-flinders-adelaide-tasmania/.

TBC...