We are deeply disappointed to hear of the QUT's faculty decision not to renew the contract of Ms Christine (Tfer) Newsome.  
Tfer Newsome is not only an exceptional teacher and qualified professional, she is also, a genuinely kind and caring person. 
Tfer has worked at QUT for 21 years and has been an integral part of many students successes and endeavours into the film and television industries. Without Tfer's passion for teaching, future students are at a great disadvantage.  
Tfer is what makes QUT's Bachelor of Film Screen and New Media course worth studying. 
Together we can show how much Tfer means to present, past and future students of film at QUT.  
Signatures added to this petition will be used in a letter sent to the relevant staff members at QUT responsible for these decisions.