Coronavirus: Universities estimate 21,000 jobs could be lost in downturn

Doug Dingwall
Updated April 7 2020 - 7:50am, first published 12:30am
Fenner Hall, ANU. The peak body for universities says the sector is supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Fenner Hall, ANU. The peak body for universities says the sector is supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Universities are calling for government support amid warnings the sector could lose more than 21,000 jobs in the next six months as COVID-19 restrictions hit the economy.

Doug Dingwall

Doug Dingwall

Parliamentary bureau chief

Doug Dingwall is The Canberra Times' parliamentary bureau chief. He writes about government and federal politics, and has an interest in integrity, industrial relations and foreign affairs. Previously he worked at The Examiner in Launceston, where he won a Tasmanian Human Rights Award for his reporting. Contact him on doug.dingwall@canberratimes.com.au

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