University pays consultants thousands a day while cutting up to 400 jobs | ABC NEWS
Australian universities are being criticised for spending heavily on external consultants while cutting jobs.
Western Sydney University spent almost $3,000 a day on a single consultant while planning to lay off up to 400 staff.
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