28 October 2008

Victoria University sackings are 'premature': Victorian Government

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http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,24559796-12149,00.html
Victoria University sackings are 'premature': Victorian Government
by Andrew Trounson
October 27, 2008

While careful to avoid criticising VU, Victoria's Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation Jacinta Allan told The Australian, "it is unfortunate that Victoria University has made this decision prior to the completion of the Federal Government's Review of Higher Education which is expected to report in December 2008".

"The Victorian Government looks to VU to ensure the people of western Melbourne continue to have access to quality education," Allan said.

Victoria University's council will consider tonight a proposal to eventually shut down its Melton and Sunbury campuses in Melbourne's north west in what will be a fiery meeting, at the centre of which will be the planned job cuts.

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