RaymondPierreL3

Yes to all of this:
“Australian universities need fixing, not just a funding boost. The sector is engulfed in scandals, from excessive pay for management, to wage underpayments, to huge spending on things like consultants, travel and advertising.

These issues don’t just come from underfunding; they stem from how universities are structured and regulated. Most importantly, the management of universities needs to become accountable to students, staff and the public at large. Without fixing the sector’s governance issues, additional public money is at risk of being mismanaged, undermining the public confidence necessary to maintain higher levels of public funding.”
(Jack Thrower, Senior Economist -Australia Institute : 3 hours ago 15.30 AEDT Link: https://live.thepoint.com.au/2026/03/the-point-live-new-data-reveals-taxpayers-subsidising-fossil-fuel-companies-to-the-tune-of-16-2-billion-record-oil-release-to-ease-prices-husic-backs-gas-export-tax/?post=6a5561d50a#6a5561d50a )

#TertiarySector #FundingUniversities #Managerialism #EducationCorporateStyle

Mar 12 at 7:40amWeb
Show threadInsurgo FormicaMar 12
@RaymondPierreL3 Amazing how often the problems with society come down to shit management. Not just in the university sector, just in general, but university is a great examplem
Show threadRaymondPierreL3Mar 12
@InsurgoFormica
Indeed. Truly the only great leaders are those living amongst common folks, down in the trenches and whose minds are unsullied by those who see themselves above the plebs..