Rules
The AMWU and its members are governed by rules registered with the Fair Work Commission, which are available here.
On 6 February 2023, the AMWU made 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 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.
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 2023
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 2023 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
Notice of National Election - E2024/80
Nominations for casual vacancy positions will open on 7 August 2024 and close on 9 September 2024. The election notice is available on our website and at the AEC website here.
We wish to remind you of the prohibition of using union resources or property to do anything that can be seen to be supporting one candidate against another candidate. Any candidates or members who would like clarity on this prohibition or seek the use of union facilities for the purposes of campaigning or electioneering, are requested to contact the National Secretary directly.
Election Notice - E2024/80 - Stage 1
Nominations are now open for casual vacancy positions of the National Office and state branches 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 at any time from 7 August 2024.
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.
Nominations must reach the Returning Officer via the lodgement method(s) stipulated below not later than 12:00 noon (Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)) on 9 September 2024.
Election Notice - list of open positions and instructions for nominating
Nomination Form - Assistant National Secretary
Nomination Form - VIC State Organiser
AMWU Privacy Policy
The union 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.
