Jun 12 2025

Time capsule: 1985

They’re probably not two people you’d expect to see in the same sentence, but the year was 1985, and China’s leader Deng Xiaoping was the…

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Jun 11 2025

Time capsule: 2005

Prime Minister John Howard was at the height of his power in 2005 after his government attained a majority in the Senate following the previous…

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May 9 2025

Time capsule 1995

In a semi-regular column, we delve into our Newsmonth archives to uncover what stood out in the union, the teaching profession and the education sector, as well…

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Higher union membership results in better pay and conditions. The IEU has achieved many benefits for staff in the post-secondary sector over many years, such…

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Analysis of recent government data on international student numbers.  Despite the media hype, it’s clear that international student numbers are starting to revert to the…

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New laws provide stronger rights for union reps and give working people the right to disconnect. The Albanese government has been very active in the…

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The IEU examines the federal government’s international student cap of 270,000 from 2025. It’s long been predicted, but the federal government has finally followed through…

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