u/ForeverJustice1000

I currently work as an assistant lecturer at one of the G8 universities and it came to my attention that a person in my department was hired at the same time as their spouse.

The spouse works in another department.

There are many questions that spawn to mind, however the person in my department is a bit unruly. They've had complaints about conduct with students, mistreat other staff or simply act unprofessional.

How common are spousal hires in Australian academia?

Is it legal to hire someone's spouse as a 'package'?