Dr Lachlan Clohesy
ACT Division Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union (@NTEUACT). Father, husband, teammate, comrade. Retweets are not endorsements. He/him.
- We've recommenced enterprise bargaining at #UniCanberra for 2026. If you're not a member already, it's time to get involved by joining @nteunion.bsky.social at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
- Now is the time to decide whether you want decisions about workloads at #UniCanberra to be made WITH you, or FOR you. If you believe staff should have a voice in determining workloads and other key conditions, join @NTEUnion today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyToday is a National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. NTEU mourns the lives lost and we stand with all those grieving this horrific act of violence.
- Difficult to have reliable estimates, but clearly protestor deaths in the thousands. Solidarity to those protesting and striking in Iran. Here is the @ituc.bsky.social statement of 8 Jan, though events appear to be moving quickly. www.ituc-csi.org/iran-ituc-co...
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan Clohesy2025 proved what we can achieve together. 2026 is about going further. 👉 Be part of something bigger. Join NTEU today: nteu.au/join
- 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most dangerous years in recent times. When Western liberal democracies are those championing the "might is right" version of international politics, rather than multilateral diplomacy, we are in trouble. 🧵
- "History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme." What the United States has done in Venezuela - ostensibly as part of the 'war on drugs', now nakedly as 'war for oil' - is clearly reminiscent of toppling Saddam Hussein. This includes the role the US will apparently now play.
- We know the disastrous legacy of Iraq - the creation of ISIS. But the trashing of the rule of law in relation to international law by Israel and the United States is arguably worse.
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View full threadA world where force is the only determinant of right and wrong, and where international law and norms are only ever used as a fig leaf, makes all of us less safe. The breakdown of the "rules-based order" should concern everyone who believes in democracy.
- Well done to the @nteunion.bsky.social bargaining team on your efforts at #UniCanberra this year. Looking forward to a big 2026! Not providing standalone reproductive health leave seems like a weird hill to die on... We'll keep pushing! ✊
- Good progress on some issues, but concerns remain on job security at #UniCanberra. We're also disappointed with UC Management's response on reproductive health - see email for the full update! To win the UC we all deserve, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
- It can be hard to know what to say in times like this, or whether to say anything at all. To @nteunion.bsky.social members, look to your union values for guidance. And to Australia's Jewish community, nobody deserves to feel as you do now, and you have my support.
- We reaffirm our commitment to stand against racism and discrimination in all of its forms - including anti-Semitism - and to stand against violence and hatred. These are core union values. @nteunion.bsky.social supports the statement of @australianunions.bsky.social on behalf of our movement.
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyThe Federal Government has an opportunity to start things off by making #ANU an exemplar of good governance. Unlike other universities governed under state or territory legislation, the ANU Act is at the Commonwealth level. @nteunion.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyEarlier this week, we were thrilled to have Millan Pintos-Lopez, our @nteunion.bsky.social National Vice-President (Professional Staff) and NTEU #ANU Branch President, over at ##UniCanberra to be part of developing our professional staff claims for UC bargaining. ✊
- Senate report out this week. If you work in higher ed, come along to the @nteunion.bsky.social's briefing on Friday. Warning: if you're not already a member, you're going to get asked to join at www.nteu.au/join. Save time - join now! 😆✊ nteu.info/snapbriefing
- With the Senate report on university governance due this week, @nteunion.bsky.social's @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social writes on the current state of university governance. "It is now clear that university councils and their executives have been acting as a law unto themselves."
- This is quite an achievement. Comrades Lina, Khalid & Annto have pulled together scores of stories & experiences for the #DemosJournal Special Issue: '110 days: ANU Gaza Solidarity Encampment'. Proud of the role of @nteunion.bsky.social in this important part of #ANU history. ✊🍉☮️
- Across the country universities are walking back forced redundancies, as they slowly recognise what we all know - forced redundancies do lasting damage to culture & reputation, and to people. But MQ hasn't got the message. Send a letter to support #MacquarieUni staff. ✊
- Can you help @nteunion.bsky.social members at #MacquarieUni? #ANU: No Forced Redundancies. @westernsydneyu.bsky.social: No Forced Redundancies. @QUT: No Forced Redundancies. @utsengage.bsky.social: Fewer Forced Redundancies (work to do!). #StopMQcuts. ✊ nsw.nteu.au/better-mq
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyMore recognition of the impact of @nteunion.bsky.social members in recent times. 💜 Fantastic to see @alisonbarnes.bsky.social, our National President, recognised on this list - which is also a recognition of the collective influence of thousands of NTEU members. ✊
- Well done Sarah Roberts, @nteunion.bsky.social Monash members and the @nteuvictoria.bsky.social team! ✊️
- Monash University are paying back millions to staff after a landmark wage theft ruling in Federal Court - and also paying NTEU $450,000 in a 'contrition payment'. Read more: nteu.info/monashpayback youtube.com/shorts/xISVU... #HigherEducation #highered #academia #AcademicSky #universities #monash
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyTuesday’s Stop Work at UTS made our power impossible to ignore. Because UTS members took action, the VC has already scaled back parts of his cuts and backed away from some of his extreme proposals. But big problems remain. We’ve shown what we can win. Now we keep the pressure on 👉 nteu.au/join
- More positive this week, but concerns remain - and many difficult topics are still to come. Looking forward to meeting with @nteunion.bsky.social members at #UniCanberra today! ✊💜
- 🟣 Member Meeting today at #UniCanberra! 🟣 12.30pm - Room 9A1 and online (check email). @nteunion.bsky.social members only, but if you're not yet a member join beforehand at www.nteu.au/join to attend. Katie and Bethany recap bargaining, but if you want more detail, come along to the meeting! ✊
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan Clohesy"It is difficult to think of other circumstances where individuals can cause so much damage, to both people and institutions, and be so richly rewarded." - @nteunion.bsky.social's @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social Where is #ANU Council accountability for this golden handshake?
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyFormer #ANU Vice-Chancellor, Genevieve Bell, will receive remuneration of more than half a million a year for the next five years - despite taking 12 months off. For context, that's more than ANU hoped to 'save' annually by disestablishing the School of Music. 🫠 @nteunion.bsky.social
- Good leadership examples in the higher education sector are few and far between, so I'm glad there is acknowledgement of what we all know already. @nteunion.bsky.social members have been a powerful force in recent times, due in no small part to Dr Alison Barnes' inspired leadership. ✊
- We all know how universities love their rankings... 😆 @nteunion.bsky.social members are very proud and appreciative of our National President's strong leadership in standing up for a better higher education sector. ✊
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyOne year ago today, ANU staff resoundingly defeated a proposed variation to the ANU Agreement. Union members led this campaign to defend better pay for all ANU staff. If you're not a member, we need you with us to take on more and bigger challenges, together. nteu.au/join
- Tamara is a legend. One of many @nteunion.bsky.social members at #UniCanberra determined to improve working conditions through enterprise bargaining. ✊ Staff working conditions are student learning conditions.
- Hear from Tamara, one of our fantastic @nteunion.bsky.social members, talking about improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at #UniCanberra. Join NTEU today at www.nteu.au/join. 💜 You can also visit our new bargaining website at ucbargaining.info. ✊
- Solidarity with @nteunion.bsky.social members from #UniNewcastle who are taking their strike to Sydney. While UoN bigwigs toast 60 yrs of UoN in Parliament, they're also cutting hundreds of jobs & starting Fair Work processes which would allow them to bypass negotiating with staff. #shame
- Staff at #UniCanberra have been through a lot in recent years. 5 VCs in 14 months amid a governance crisis, 200+ job losses, workloads stretched to cover the losses. @nteunion.bsky.social says staff deserve better than cuts to entitlements. UC staff should be valued, supported & respected.
- Bargaining started at #UniCanberra last week, and @nteunion.bsky.social members spoke out about the need to address workloads & salaries. ✊ And that was before UC confirmed proposals to strip away rights to fixed-term and casual conversion to secure work... 👿
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- Check out these legends! Following a recent Delegate endorsement process, yesterday we trained @nteunion.bsky.social Delegates at #UniCanberra! ✊ We're ensuring that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected. Join us! www.nteu.au/join 💜
- Still early days, and there were some constructive decisions, but disappointing that #UniCanberra has proposed removing key job security provisions in their Agreement. These conditions have been won by @nteunion.bsky.social members in previous rounds of bargaining, and have led to secure jobs.
- Members of @nteunion.bsky.social have received an update on how yesterday's #UniCanberra Bargaining Meeting went. Constructive discussions but concerns about removal of job security provisions. If you're not a member, get all the updates by joining at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyDay One of #UniCanberra bargaining is in the books and, according to Katie and Denise, it's going to be a long road. If you want to ensure that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected - the best way is to become an @nteunion.bsky.social member at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyOur @nteunion.bsky.social Bargaining Team this morning preparing to go into negotiations at #UniCanberra! 💜✊💜✊
- Looking forward to bargaining at #UniCanberra with the @nteunion.bsky.social dream team - Craig, Bethany, Katie, Denise and Luke! ✊
- Bargaining begins at #UniCanberra! Our first meeting is tomorrow, and the @nteunion.bsky.social UC Bargaining Team will be advancing NTEU members' claims for a better UC. UC staff deserve to be valued, supported, and respected. 💜 Not yet a member? Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyWhile #ANU was sacking staff due to a "financial crisis", they were also investing in weapons manufacturers. The rest of the world lamented the breakdown of a ceasefire in Gaza, but ANU saw an opportunity to make a quick buck. Unconscionable. @nteunion.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyWhat is cultural safety? And how do we achieve it at our Universities? @nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an identified-only meeting for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff at ACT universities. Register at bit.ly/culturalsafe.... To find out more, email us at act@nteu.org.au. ✊
- Well done to all of the @nteunion.bsky.social Branch Committee members and newly endorsed Delegates at #UniCanberra on their work on this. 👏 We're about to start bargaining & workloads are a huge issue. There is a lot of concern that any UC Block Model would make them worse. 👎
- Staff at #UniCanberra have expressed significant concerns about a Block Model of teaching at UC. @nteunion.bsky.social members articulate those concerns below. ✊ You can read & sign our petition: bit.ly/UCblockmodel It's also a great time to join NTEU at www.nteu.au/join! 💜
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyA great opportunity to benchmark psychosocial health across all universities is the Australian University Census on Staff Wellbeing. @nteunion.bsky.social's Gabe Gooding (and 🐕🐕) explains why it's important, and how you can help. Complete the survey at nteu.info/census. ✊
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyWe're hearing from HSRs at the #UnionsACT WHS Conference today - including Russell, a great @nteunion.bsky.social HSR at #ANU. If you're at a University, there is still time to contribute on benchmarking staff wellbeing at nteu.info/census. ✊ #WHS
- Solidarity with #QUT staff. ✊ Well done to @nteunion.bsky.social members in Queensland standing up against job cuts and broken university governance. 👏
- NTEU members at QUT are standing up together against 21 forced redundancies in the Faculty of Science. Educators, researchers and professional staff bring science to life for thousands of students. Forced job cuts don’t build better universities – staff do. Sign the petition 👉 nteu.info/sos-qut
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyCongratulations to members at University of Newcastle for standing up and taking strike action today for safe workloads, job security and fair pay. Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect. Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
- We're taking this show on the road! 🚗 A great privilege for Millan and I to have been invited to speak at #UTS on the @nteunion.bsky.social campaign against job cuts at #ANU. ✊ Our solidarity to all facing pernicious job cuts. Link: actionnetwork.org/events/chang...
- Solidarity to @nteunion.bsky.social comrades at #ACU. Striking is a last resort. But when a millionaire VC gets a 5.8% pay rise, and then staff doing the front-line work to achieve ACU's mission get offered 2.5%, staff should be congratulated for standing up for themselves and their university. ✊
- Congratulations and #solidarity to @nteunion.bsky.social members at #ACU, who are going on strike for the second time in 2 weeks this morning! This includes members at Signadou campus in Canberra. ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported and respected. #ACUstrike2 ✊💜
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyThis damning report is really worth reading and the language of the authors’ criticism of uni executives and their failure to acknowledge the governance crisis is uncharacteristically strong.
- The Expert Council on University Governance has delivered its recommendations – the depth of the crisis in our universities is clear. Thank you to every member who attended meetings, presented evidence, and stood up for better universities. Read the report 👉 betterunis.nteu.au/inquiry/
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyMAJOR UNION WIN 🥳 The federal government will implement a new set of university governance principles to strengthen accountability, transparency and public trust following recommendations from the Expert Council on University Governance. Read more: nteu.info/majorwin @alisonbarnes.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyStrike at Australian Catholic University today and Branch President Dr Leah Kaufmann decries the largesse enjoyed by executives while staff are denied fair pay and working conditions. New deal for staff now! www.nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #HigherEd
- Solidarity with #ACU staff on strike tomorrow. I'll be at the online action with @nteunion.bsky.social members from the Signadou campus in Canberra. ✊️ Time for ACU leadership to value ACU staff!
- Union members at #ACU will be going on strike from 9am-11am tomorrow. @nteunion.bsky.social members are standing together to win fair pay, healthy workloads, and better job security. ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported, and respected. ✊
- This relates to casual professional staff penalty rates, which were discussed in bargaining talks in 2022/3 including a then-DVC and the then-CPO. If that level of #UniCanberra is aware of the problem, and staff were still being underpaid, it's a governance issue. @nteunion.bsky.social
- Today #UniCanberra disclosed $1.5m in underpayments to casual staff. @nteunion.bsky.social raised these issues in bargaining & simplified the Agreement. Despite that, staff were still underpaid. The issues are historic, but UC governance still needs fixing. www.canberratimes.com.au/story/908934...
- Look, hear me out, that could be *anyone's* dog... 😆 But seriously, a great chance to connect with colleagues at the end of Semester at #UniCanberra. See you there! ✊🎃
- 🎃 TRICK-OR-TREAT? 👻 We're acknowledging & appreciating the work that #UniCanberra staff do. We know that many similar events have fallen foul of budget cuts, so we're putting a social event on instead. Not yet an @nteunion.bsky.social member? Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyIt's always 'inevitable' and 'the only option' until workers join forces. Truly inspiring to see how @nteunion.bsky.social has stood firm against the vandalism inflicted on the Australian National University and stopped the worst from happening. #TheresPowerInAUnion indeed!
- What @nteunion.bsky.social members have achieved at #ANU has been remarkable - the power of working together collectively. One year on from a plan to sack hundreds of staff, it is instead the former VC who has resigned and jobs have been saved. ✊ Join NTEU at www.nteu.au/join.
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyThe @nteunion.bsky.social has endorsed this nationwide event, and we'll be there for the Canberra march on Sunday. Meet at Civic and looking for the purple flags! ✊
- What a team of champions. ✊ Incredibly proud of everything @nteuact.bsky.social has achieved in a difficult but successful year! 👏
- One of our biggest ACT contingents ever to @nteunion.bsky.social National Council! A testament to the significant growth of our union. 💜 This team of legends is in Melbourne with NTEU members from across the country. Not yet a member? Join your union today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
- Today is the 1-year anniversary of Renew ANU. @nteunion.bsky.social members at #ANU have worked together, and: 🟣 The VC has resigned 🟣 We've saved 160 involuntary job losses. Today, ANU Council considers our petition to dismiss the Chancellor. My recent op-ed outlines why they should.
- If you're at #UniCanberra and have ever felt that things can be better, this is your chance to be part of making it a reality. A better UC is possible with @nteunion.bsky.social members working collectively together. If you're not yet a member, join today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
- Exciting times at #UniCanberra! We're endorsing union Delegates across UC. We're also taking ambitious claims into bargaining. We're stronger together - to win these improvements, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊ There's never been a better time to join.
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan Clohesy"I am still waiting to see any sign that the CASS Dean can repair relationships, demonstrate she has listened, or change course." The last vestiges of Renew ANU are still with us. @nteunion.bsky.social wants to see CASS restructuring end & #ANU cultural change.
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyMuch attention has been on ANU but the governance crisis is broad and deep across the sector. Close scrutiny needs to be applied *everywhere*. This is shameful from UTS management.
- University of Technology Sydney ordered a spreadsheet from KPMG targeting individual academics by research income, which might contravene the bargaining agreement. They repeatedly denied it even existed for several info requests. But that wasn't true. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
- As much as we applaud @nteunion.bsky.social members exercising their HSR rights to protect their colleagues in the workplace, it should never have been necessary at #ANU.
- “The situation should never have been allowed to get so bad at the ANU.” - @nteunion.bsky.social ACT Division Secretary @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social. Union members have been standing up for work health and safety at #ANU. ✊
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyThe university employers association has said they are coming after members' hard-won redundancy provisions, and have again refused to take responsibility for their systemic wage theft. They are going to find out that they will have a fight on their hands. Join today at nteu.au/join
- Thanks Dr Brandy Cochrane for making yourself available for this! 🙏✊ This will be an important discussion for #UniCanberra staff to hear about the benefits & pitfalls of the Block Model. @nteunion.bsky.social will also discuss protecting ourselves during bargaining. ✊
- 🎊🥳 UC BLOCK PARTY!🥳🎊 Well, not quite, but @nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an Open Meeting on the Block Model and its implications for teaching & workloads at #UniCanberra. Special guest: NTEU VU Branch President Dr Brandy Cochrane. Online only - register here: nteu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
- Realistically, we need to change both the Chancellor *and* the current broken system of governance at #ANU.
- “Ultimately, the responsibility rests with Chancellor Julie Bishop. She presided over this continued period of dysfunction, and it was under her watch that catastrophic failures occurred.” - Senator Tony Sheldon @nteunion.bsky.social wants greater change at #ANU.
- It has taken time to get university governance on the public radar. Our sector has experienced casualisation, wage theft, & mass job cuts. @nteunion.bsky.social, especially @alisonbarnes.bsky.social, have been great at going after the root cause - the leadership & governance crisis in higher ed.
- Of course, that is not to say that underfunding by the Federal Government hasn't played a part too - it's time to replace the Job Ready Graduates package.
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyThe Interim Report is out on the Senate's inquiry into the 'Quality of governance at Australian higher education providers'. @nteunion.bsky.social members haven't just been fighting against job cuts, but have also been fighting to ensure they don't ever happen again. ✊
- Bravo @nteunion.bsky.social members at #ACU. 👏✊
- Well done to @nteunion.bsky.social members at #ACU! Our members at the Signadou Campus in Canberra will stand with colleagues across the country if industrial action is necessary to get fair pay, safe workloads and secure jobs. ✊
- The Change Plans this announcement affects were proposed with 105 involuntary job losses. Through the efforts of @nteunion.bsky.social members, now there will be no forced redundancies. ✊
- ✊UNION WIN✊ The ANU has announced that there will be no forced redundancies. @nteuact.bsky.social members have fought tirelessly to save these jobs, showing every university staff member facing job cuts that change is possible. 📰Read here: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
- What does this feel like? Like a tornado has now passed, and we can mourn, and begin the cleanup and repair job. Amazing @nteunion.bsky.social win. ✊️
- BREAKING: #ANU has announced that there will be no forced redundancies. ✊ Union members fought tirelessly to save these jobs, and every university staff member facing job cuts can take heart from what we have achieved. Together, we have changed what is possible. nteu.au/join@nteunion.bsky.social
- The @nteunion.bsky.social member who is the HSR involved in this doesn't want the spotlight, but he has been heroic on this issue. He knows who he is, and his colleagues know who he is, so I won't name him here - but congratulations on standing up for your colleagues. ✊
- The psychological distress across #ANU while Renew ANU has been underway has been enormous. @nteunion.bsky.social has been working with members to prevent the most serious outcomes. It shouldn't have to come to this for the ANU to provide a safe workplace.
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyThis action at #ANU is unfortunately necessary. @nteunion.bsky.social is supporting members. ANU received a report on this last Thursday, but there was not adequate action. This is a last resort to prevent a worst-case scenario. Renew ANU continues to harm.
- Reposted by Dr Lachlan ClohesyIt has been a tough day for #ANU staff, particularly in CASS, but it's always good to get some celebrity backing for the ANU School of Music. ✊🎸 @nteunion.bsky.social is standing up against damaging restructures and job losses. www.afr.com/work-and-car...
