Lachlan Clohesy

Lachlan Clohesy

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Dr. Lachlan Clohesy is the ACT division secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union, advocating for the rights and interests of university staff. He has been vocal in expressing concerns over governance issues at the Australian National University, particularly regarding the recent vote of no confidence against Chancellor Julie Bishop, citing serious mismanagement and a toxic work culture.

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Lachlan Clohesy, ACT division secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union, said ANU had 'sustained a lot of self-inflicted reputational damage'.

Australian National University offering students up to $5000 to enrol
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-01
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Dr Lachlan Clohesy informed the inquiry about staff being interrogated and tracked for leaking information.

Julie Bishop berated, laughed at academic, Senate inquiry hears from former ANU governing body member
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-12
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National Tertiary Education Union ACT division branch secretary Lachlan Clohesy expressed concerns over the financial rationale for job cuts at ANU.

Australian National Dictionary Centre to close in uni budget cuts
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-12
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Dr Lachlan Clohesy is the union’s ACT division secretary who spoke out against the leadership issues at the university.

ANU staff pass no-confidence vote against chancellor
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-27
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