Opposition to Pro-Business and Militarist Assault on Australian University Jobs
Educators and students have spoken out against the assault on Australian university jobs, criticizing the push for industry funds and job training over critical thinking.
At university, they push us to attract industry funds, and they do not encourage critical thinking in students. It shouldn't be about job training all the time!
The Committee for Public Education (CFPE) and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) held a public meeting to oppose mass job cuts at Australian universities, which have resulted in the destruction of 3,500 jobs over the past 10 months.
- Mass job cuts: 3,500 jobs destroyed over 10 months
- Transformation of the sector to serve corporations and the military
- Global context: part of a broader assault on public education
The federal Labor government is spearheading this transformation, aiming to subordinate the education sector to the needs of corporations and the military.
Author's summary: Educators and students protest against pro-business and militarist assault on Australian university jobs.
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