Election dilemma for Australian academics

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Salary negotiations for Australian academics and general staff have been interrupted by a general election scheduled for Mar. 1996 by the country's Labour government. The negotiations had so far achieved a 5.4% increase in wages, although talks have since been postponed until the next permanent government takes up office. New salary levels are now not expected to be agreed on for approximately six months, and if a Conservative government wins the election the levels are likely to be lower than those achievable under a Labour government.

Negotiation, Negotiations

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Dangers ahead as high-fliers soar above pack

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The gap between the salaries of university vice-chancellors and general lecturers is growing in the UK, with the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals becoming increasingly concerned that pay increases for the top academics will have to be found from funds budgeted for research. The concern could increase following a review by the Office of Science and Technology aimed at ensuring that research funding is selective. Most universities now believe they must offer higher salaries to remain competitive.

Column, College teachers, College faculty

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Barbie invites dry up for Liz

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Australia will likely cut its ties to the English monarchy after 2000 regardless of fluctuating opinion polls. There is a trend towards a republic in Australia as older voters are replaced by younger more republican-minded people. Young Australians visiting 'the old country' in the 50s and 60s found an unjust and class-ridden social system differing from their own more egalitarian social values developed by the exiled ancestors in Australia.

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