WA uni merger controversy

Key points

• The West Australian Labor government is preparing a business case to merge Curtin University, Murdoch University and the University of WA. A cost-benefit report, released this month, found positive net benefits from the merger.
• Murdoch University vice-chancellor Andrew Deeks argued it relied on flawed assumptions, while Curtin vice-chancellor Harlene Hayne said the university opposes a forced merger.
• The National Tertiary Education Union said most surveyed staff oppose the proposal.