Document Type
Article
Publication details
Jackson, A & Jackson, JG 2004, 'Legal challenges relating to student unions in Australian universities', Southern Cross University Law Review, vol. 8, pp. 131-161.
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Peer-Reviewed
Abstract
Summary of legal challenges to student unionism over the past 25 years - current Federal Government's dislike of compulsory student unionism - introduction of Higher Education Support Amendment (Abolition of Compulsory Up-front Student Union Fees) Bill 2003 - whether compulsory student unionism breaches s 47 of the Trade Practices Act - if so, should the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) be notified - analysis of the benefits claimed to flow from compulsory student unionism.