Nominations open on Tuesday 19 October 2021 for some CPSU positions, including Section Secretary, Governing Councillor, Section Officer and Section Councillor, in areas where there are vacancies.
Nominations close 12 noon (AEDT) Tuesday 9 November.
All CPSU members in areas where there are vacancies are encouraged to get involved and have a say in choosing their workplace leadership.
Please see the Election Notice for the list of positions open for nomination and to find out which positions you are eligible to nominate for. The nomination form and the election notice are available on the CPSU website here or from the Returning Officer upon request.
The CPSU Elections are conducted by the AEC in accordance with the CPSU PSU Group Rules.
Timetable
- Nominations open Tuesday 19 October 2021.
- Nominations close 12.00 noon (AEDT) on Tuesday 9 November 2021.
Term length
All positions run from when the AEC declares the election results, until 31 December 2023.
About the positions
Section Secretaries and Governing Councillors represent their section of the union on the Governing Council (the supreme governing body of the union) and assist the relevant National Officers to manage the affairs of their section.
In practice, this generally means they work with a national team of delegates, often through a Section Council structure, to build and promote the union in their work area, represent members, and engage with employers alongside union officials and staff.
Section Councillors assist in this work, representing members in a state or particular work area on their Section Council.
Who can nominate?
Nominations are open to all financial members eligible to stand in the particular electorate. Check the Election Notice to find out which positions you are eligible to nominate for.
How do I nominate?
Fill in a nomination form and return it to the AEC Returning Officer:
