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Linda Burney Joins UTS Board to Tackle Inequity

2/19/2026

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Story summary
  • Linda Burney, a Wiradjuri woman and former federal parliament member, was appointed to the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) board.
  • The New South Wales government aims to restore confidence in UTS amid restructuring and staff cuts.
  • Burney emphasizes addressing inequity in higher education, drawing on her education and Indigenous policy experience.
  • UTS has 2% Indigenous staff and 1.09% Indigenous students, far from targets, despite NSW Minister Steve Whan supporting Burney's appointment.