For Immediate Release – 11th May 2021 ‘No Appetite’ for Borders to be Reopened: International Students Hungry to Return Scott Morrison has said that he does not ‘see an appetite’ from Australians for the border to be reopened. This will have heavy implications for International Students as they are kept away from accessing their education…
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For immediate release – 8th May 2021 Has the Government Forgotten about Young People? No Discussion of Students or Young People before Federal Budget 2021 The National Union of Students and it’s 1 million members still keenly await any news on funding for higher education, announcements for young people on welfare payments, or further discussion…
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For immediate release – 8th May 2021 One Step Forward in Supporting International Students The NUS welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement earlier today regarding the lifting of the working hour limit. Under the new proposal, student visa holders employed in hospitality and tourism will be able to work more than their allotted 40 hours per…
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For immediate release – 05/05/2021 NUS Stands in Solidarity with Indian Students NUS stands in solidarity during this difficult time with all Indian students and their families currently in India. In these unprecedented times, it is unimaginably difficult to work and study and take care of family overseas. Indian students comprise a significant proportion of…
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For immediate release – 27/04/2021 Federal Government ‘Out of Tudge’ with Universities On Monday, the Victorian government announced a push to take an extra 120 overseas Australians as part of its hotel quarantine program. The scheme would see international students as a large component of the proposed economic stream of international arrivals into Victoria’s quarantine…
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Job title: Research Officer – National Union of Students Employer: National Union of Students (NUS) Job Type: Temporary Contract Duration: 5/05/21 to 13/05/21 Weekly Hours: 21 hours (Flexible) Classification: SUE 4.1 (NUS EA 2002) Remuneration: $34,31 per hour Sector: Not For Profit Location: Online, Canberra Supervisor: NUS National General Secretary About NUS Founded in 1987,…
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The NUS is working on a submission for the government’s inquiry into Australia’s skilled migration program. Help us represent your concerns. If you have any questions in regards to this survey or subsequent submission, please reach out the NUS National International Officer via mail at international@nus.asn.au Create your own user feedback survey
For immediate release 15/03/21. The National Union of Students opposes any future cuts to staff and to courses, the move to forced online learning and any restructures of faculties as a cost-saving measure. Today we are announcing a National Week of Action from the 22nd to the 26th of March where student unions across Australia…
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For immediate release 13/03/2021. On March 14th, NextGen Myanmar, Myanmar Students Association Australia (MSAA) and the NUS will hold nationwide protests, in fierce condemnation of the atrocities that have occurred in Myanmar since February 1st. This youth-led event will take place in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to demonstrate a united front in a desperate call…
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Position Title – Administration and Finance Officer Organisation Area – Administration/Finance Location – Melbourne Office (some travel may be required) Reports To – NUS General Secretary EFT – 21 hours per week, (Flexible) Remuneration – $34.31 per hour ($37,568.71 per year) Position Status – Part Time, Contract/Ongoing Organisational Information The National Union of Students (NUS)…
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