Grace Hill, the Environment Officer for ANU claimed that smaller numbers were due to COVID-19.

This is the most recent in a number of developments across the country, including actor Tom Hanks’ diagnosis in the Gold Coast and the ACT’s first case of the virus. 

Following its three year cancellation, the ANU is reinstating the Diploma of Languages for 2021 after the Federal Government reversed its proposed cuts to Commonwealth-funded places. 

The beginning of each academic year brings a mix of emotions for all students, old and new. However, after a summer of devastating bushfires and a shattering hail storm, the recent coronavirus epidemic has left many reeling.

The composition of the SRC emerged as one of the most prominent matters under review.

The zine publication features stories from survivors about healing and trauma, and aims to promote a positive, active movement towards solidarity with survivors, with an emphasis on increasing education and discussion about consent and respectful relationships.

‘There is no-one running the show, we have no legal standing with ANUSA, and we have no capacity to do anything… and have no mechanism to move forward without personal intervention by ANUSA itself.’   

The Committee agreed that Howarth had not been given fair and proper notice of the resolution, and thus left the vote of no confidence in disagreement with natural justice.

“for the average person, the biggest risk is retweeting/reposting the feel-good story that doesn’t feel 100% right, but that you really want to be true, and retweeting an authoritative figure who you assume has done the due diligence"

Each campus elects delegates, who carry a number of votes representing the students from their university. Currently, there are 20 universities accredited with the NUS, with ANU being accredited for the first time this year since 2015.