The MUA is an organisation committed strongly to member participation and democratic participation. The union is guided by a set of rules and decisions adopted over the many proud years of its history via its Annual meetings and Quadrennial Conference.
The National Council governs, manages and exercises general supervision over the affairs of the Union between Annual General Meetings and Special Meetings of the members of the Union; it meets at least once a year. The National Council is made up of the National Secretary, Deputy National Secretary, Assistant National Secretaries, Branch Secretaries and Deputy Branch Secretaries.
A National Executive is also empowered to advise the National Council and act in between National Council meetings; it consists of the National Secretary, Deputy National Secretary, Assistant National Secretaries, the National Presiding Officer, Deputy National Presiding Officer and two other members elected by and from National Council in accordance with the provisions of Rule 48 both of whom are National Vice Presiding Officers.
Please click here to view the Notice of application for alteration of Rules of The Maritime Union of Australia Division filed with the Fair Work Commission on 19 December 2024.
The current MUA Divisional rules can be viewed here.
The full current National Rules of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union can be reviewed here.
The 2024 Financial Report is available clicking the link below:
MUA Division 30 June 2024 Financial Statement
Prior years:
MUA Division 30 June 2023 Financial Statement
MUA Division 30 June 2022 Financial Statement
MUA Division 30 June 2021 Financial Statement
MUA Division 30 June 2020 Financial Statement
MUA Division 30 June 2019 Financial Statement
MUA 26 March 2018 Financial Statement
MUA Division 30 June 2018 Financial Statement
The 2024 Officer and Related Party Disclosure Statements in accordance with Section 293J Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 for the National Office and the Branches are available by clicking the relevant link below:
MUA Division National Office 30 June 2024 ORP
MUA Division Newcastle Branch 30 June 2024 ORP
MUA Division Northern Territory Branch 30 June 2024 ORP
MUA Division Queensland Branch 30 June 2024 ORP
MUA Division South Australia Branch 30 June 2024 ORP
MUA Division Southern NSW Branch 30 June 2024 ORP
MUA Division Sydney Branch 30 June 2024 ORP
MUA Division Tasmania Branch 30 June 2024 ORP
MUA Division Victorian Branch 30 June 2024 ORP
MUA Division Western Australian Branch 30 June 2024 ORP
MUA Bullying Harassment and Violence Member Booklet