How to Vote

The election is run by the Australian Electoral Commission and is run as a postal ballot. Ballots are open from July 14th 2026, and will close at 10:00am AEST on August 19th 2026, by which time your ballot must have reached the AEC. We recommend checking your mailbox and posting your ballots by August 14th at latest.

USYD’s elections are hotly contested, and your vote matters. Our candidates are below, and our How to Vote guide includes our recommended votes in order to continue to build a militant, democratic, and unified branch. You’re encouraged to share this how to vote page with any colleagues.

Vote [1] Nick Riemer for Academic Vice-President

Vote [1] Matte Rochford for General Vice-President

Vote [1] Ben Miller for Secretary

Vote [1] Finola Laughren for Branch Committee (Casuals Representative)

Branch Committee

  1. Caitlin Erbacher
  2. Tim White
  3. Riki Scanlan
  4. Benjamin Miller
  5. David Brophy
  6. Matte Rochford
  7. Jason Todd
  8. Finola Laughren
  9. Nick Riemer
  10. Jean Fitzgibbons

National Council

  1. Matte Rochford
  2. Tim White
  3. Alex Luke
  4. Jean Fitzgibbons
  5. Michael Beggs
  6. Kurt Iveson (non-RAFA)

National Councillor (Academic Staff)

  1. Michael Beggs

National Councillor (General Staff)

  1. Matte Rochford

If you have not received your ballot by mid-August, we suggest you contact the AEC Returning Officer on (03) 9285 7111 or (02) 9375 6366 or by email via IEBevents@aec.gov.au

Your ballot will be sent to your address on file with the NTEU. If you have moved home in the last year, we recommend getting in touch with the AEC to request a replacement ballot.

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