In Features this morning James Guthrie (emeritus professor, Macquarie U) argues the University Chancellors Council should impose its now voluntary VC and senior staff remuneration code.

“In examining the public university annual reports for 2021, there are no disclosures per the voluntary code,” Professor Guthrie writes.

“If universities are indeed publicly owned and operate in the public interest, then greater transparency and accountability about vice-chancellors’ salaries are necessary.”

Professor Guthrie also updates his report on VC pay, from information in university annual reports and financial statements.