Godwin described the disciplinary process as “a kangaroo court.”

The report was commissioned by former Liberal Education Minister Dan Tehan in 2019.

The cuts are occurring for jobs in campuses across the country, including Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

The strike will be the third day of industrial action taken during the almost 600 day negotiation period.

University Management and unions representing staff have reached a partial in-principle agreement, with the University yet to agree to a pay rise above inflation and other union demands.

UTAS staff collectively voted in support of the new agreement commencing from February 6.

The Chinese government’s recent snap ban decision on people studying at foreign universities online has pressured students overseas to return to Australia and continue their studies in-person.

"It's time to return to the negotiating table so we can reach an agreement that gives staff the fair pay rise they deserve while protecting against casualisation.”

Despite a recent multimillion dollar redevelopment of the hospital, the University is cutting its ties to U-Vet Werribee.

The ballot saw 89% of Academic staff and 75% of Professional staff vote against the agreement, after the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) and the University of Newcastle Casuals Collective heavily lobbied against the proposed agreement.