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MUA Women's Committee Elections

Election of the MUA Women's Committee 2007-2011

The Women's Committee plays an important role in the democratic structure of the Maritime Union of Australia. At present, 5% of the membership is female and this number is growing as more women enter maritime occupations covered by the MUA. The Women's Committee allows female members views to be heard and to develop policy to advance their interest and the interest of the wider membership.

As well as being part of Branch and job committees, our female members are represented at the highest level, with delegates participating in National Council, all major delegations, and have representation on the Women's Committee of the ITF.

There are 12 representatives on the Women's Committee, elected on a state-wide basis by all women members. This structure was endorsed by National Council resolution in October 2006.

Composition of the Women's Committee (12 representatives)

NSW 3 Reps (1 Sydney ferries, 2 general)
VIC. 2 Reps
QLD. 1 Rep
SA. 1 Rep
WA. 1 Rep
TAS. 3 Reps (1 SPOT call centre, 1 SPOT gen, 1 gen)
NT. 1 Rep

Nominations:

Nominations open on 21 May and close on Friday 1 June 2007(12 noon)
Nomination forms will be available from 11 May 2007 via the MUA website, or from your Branch or local committee.

Nominations to be returned to:

National Returning Officer
Maritime Union of Australia
PO Box 20822
World Square Post Shop
SYDNEY NSW 2002

Election:

In the event that there are two or more candidates for any position a postal ballot of women members within that area will be conducted, the postal ballot opening on 12 June and closing on Friday 29th June (12 noon). The counting will commence after this time.

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