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JobTrainer is Out of Touch with What Young People Need

For immediate release – 11th May 2021 JobTrainer is Out of Touch with What Young People Need The Federal Government’s track record of remaining out of touch with young people has continued with their announcement of $1 billion for the JobTrainer scheme.  JobTrainer was announced in 2020, with $2billion for young people aged 17-24 and…
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Private Providers Prioritised in Poor $53million Policy

For immediate release 11th May 2021 Private Providers Prioritised in Poor $53million Policy The NUS understands that the Federal government will today announce a $53million support package for private higher education institutions to develop online short courses for offshore students.  The 2021 Budget has seen the Government propose that private colleges will be given a…
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‘No Appetite’ for Borders to be Reopened: International Students Hungry to Return

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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No Discussion of Students or Young People before Federal Budget 2021

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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One Step Forward in Supporting International Students

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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NUS Stands in Solidarity with Indian Students

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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Federal Government ‘Out of Tudge’ with Universities

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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Short Term Job Vacancy – Research Officer

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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Permanent Residence Survey for International Students

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

National Week Of Action: Defend Our Education, Save Our Futures

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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