Note on Student Unionism
On Radio Nartional today, Julian Barendse, President, Australian Liberal Student Federation argues that university students shouldn't have to pay student union fees because they might not make use of all the services, or they might feel the council doesn't represent them. Why not apply this logic at all levels: I make use of few federal government services and dislike many ministers, so why do I have to pay tax?
(Well, I understand the social contract argument, but it disappoints me that Julian apparently doesn't.)
Alternatively, why not put it to the test: let each university student and faculty decide whether they want a compulsory union, and how much the levy should be. Let the Good Universities Guide rate each one on the quality and cost-effectiveness of their unions.
posted Wed 23 Mar 2005 in /issues/politics | link
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