There is declining trust in Australian unis. Federal government policy is a big part of the problem
- Written by Graeme Turner, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Studies, The University of Queensland
Matej Kastellic/ Shutterstock As we head towards the federal election, both sides of politics are making a point of criticising universities and questioning their role in the community.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused unis of focusing on “woke” issues that “just aren’t cutting it around kitchen tables”.
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