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80,000 NSW public servants to get 4% pay hike under Public Sector Association deal

80,000 NSW public servants to get 4% pay hike under Public Sector Association deal

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The union has thrashed out an agreement with the state Labor government to boost wages to the end of the financial year ahead of wider pay talks.

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Pressure mounts on Dan Andrews to stop cull of 4,000 VPS after new credit rating, Commonwealth Games cancellation

Pressure mounts on Dan Andrews to stop cull of 4,000 VPS after new credit rating, Commonwealth Games cancellation

By Julian Bajkowski

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Another week, another round of cuts in Victoria. But S&P reckons the southern state still has ‘AA’ grade debt, so not quite a fiscal crisis.

Chalmers takes credit for S&P’s affirmation of Australia’s ‘AAA’ rating

Chalmers takes credit for S&P’s affirmation of Australia’s ‘AAA’ rating

By Tom Ravlic

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Jim Chalmers says S&P’s announcement is an endorsement of the government’s October Budget and its economic plan.

Policymakers and universities urged to re-think higher education model

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Policymakers and universities urged to re-think higher education model

By Melissa Coade

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A new report warns that ‘peak higher education’ will force universities to change their models if they do not move to adapt now.