That this House:
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Recognises the significant economic and social contribution of the University of New South Wales to the Eastern Suburbs and to New South Wales.
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Recognises the University of New South Wales employs more than 7,500 staff and supports many hundreds of other local businesses and services, including a deep connection to three tertiary referral hospitals.
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Notes that while the Victorian Government has made a $460 million commitment to the sector, the Government has all but ignored the University of New South Wales and all tertiary institutions in New South Wales.
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Calls on the Government to immediately act to save hundreds of jobs at the University of New South Wales.