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Friends of Victoria University have thrown their support behind industrial action at the western suburbs university.
“We fully support the decision to take this action, without the academics there are no courses, no students and less opportunities for our young people,” Friends of Victoria University (FoVU) co-convenor Raoul Wainwright said.
“At the moment the only thing standing in the way of campus closures and course reductions is the industrial action of the NTEU.”
FoVU were scheduled to hold discussions with the University on March 5, however as this is now a day of action, the meeting has been postponed.
FoVU co-convenor Cr Broden Borg called on all staff, students and the community to support the strike action.
“We need to do all that we can to keep the Melton and Sunbury campuses open and people need to understand that the fight isn’t over.”
FoVU called on Victoria University to immediately release details on what courses were being considered for closure.
“Students, parents and career advisers are making decisions every day about course options for young people. Without this information students may be aiming for a course that is targeted for termination,” Mr Wainwright said.
“The University must consult openly and honestly with the community, before decisions are made.”
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