Rules
The AMWU and its members are governed by rules registered with the Fair Work Commission, which are available here.
On 30 May 2025, the AMWU filed an application to alter its eligibility rules regarding its WA coverage to ensure consistency between the Union’s federally registered rules and the rules governing the WA Branch. Notice of the AMWU’s application can be found here.
On 6 February 2023, the AMWU made an application to amend our Rules, changing the age limit of apprentices and young works on governing bodies from 25 to 30 years of age. A copy of the application can be found here.
On 11 April 2023, the Fair Work Commission certified the proposed changes. A copy of the FWC’s decision can be found here.
On 20 September 2024, the AMWU made an application to amend our Rules to permit relevant employees at the Phosphate Hill operation in Queensland to become members. A copy of the application can be found here.
On 9 June 2022, the AMWU made an application to amend its eligibility rules, specifically Rule 1O, to provide unambiguous coverage for all employees and independent contractors who are apprentices, trainees or whose work is otherwise subject to a training arrangement. On 7 November 2024, the Fair Work Commission consented to the application. The decision, including the original application, can be found here.
For enquiries about the latest rule changes, or any further information, please contact the Helpdesk at [email protected] or 1300 732 698.
Governance statement
The AMWU is a member-based organisation and we work hard to make sure that members funds are managed carefully and effectively in their interest.
In addition to matters noted in our annual return, financial statements and rules, the AMWU has a number of policies, procedures and structures to ensure membership dues are accounted for in an open and transparent manner. These policies include:
- Procurement
- Gift & Hospitality
- Conflict of Interest
- Cabcharge
- Credit Card
- Petty Cash
If you have any queries regarding governance at the AMWU, please email [email protected] or call your local branch.
Officer and Related Party Disclosure Statements 2024
Union Financial Accounts 2024
The AMWU is proud to be an open and transparent union. In accordance with our rules, we publicly issue a statement of our financial accounts each year. This statement is for the year ending 30 September 2024 and has been independently audited.
You can read and download our full financial reports.
National Political Fund Report
New South Wales Financial Report
South Australia Financial Report
Western Australia Financial Report
Union Elections
Election Notice - E2025/25 - Stage 1
Elections will be occurring at each State Conference to fill positions on all State Councils, State Administrative Committees and the National Council of the "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union", known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU).
Nominations, which must be in writing and comply with the registered rules of the Organisation, may be made from 10:00am (local time of each Branch) on the first day of the respective State Conferences.
Additional forms are available from the Returning Officer.
Prospective candidates and nominators should verify their financial status and any other qualifications required by the Organisation's rules prior to lodging nominations.
The Returning Officer, and/or AEC representatives will be attending the State Conferences. Completed Nomination Forms must be lodged not later than 2:00pm (local time of each Branch) on the first day of the respective State Conferences.
AMWU Privacy Policy
The AMWU has a privacy policy for the way that we handle the personal information of members.
You can read it here.
Workplace Gender Equality Report
The AMWU reports to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency on gender equality in the workplace.
The AMWU takes this responsibility very seriously and strives to not only achieve this in our workplace but in the workplaces of our members.
