Rules
The AMWU and its members are governed by Rules registered with the Fair Work Commission, which are available here: PDF Version.
The most recent changes incorporate the following Rule changes:
- Changes to Rule 5C to provide an effective means for the National Steering Committee to vote on matters which need to be dealt with quickly when it is not in session
- Changes to Rule 5B relating the composition of National Council
- Deletion of various Transitional Rules which no longer have any meaning or impact
Further information is available to members on request by calling 1300 732 698 or email to [email protected].
Governance statement
The AMWU is a member based organisation and we work hard to make sure that your funds are managed carefully and effectively in your 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 that your 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.
Union Financial Accounts 2020
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 2019, and has been independently audited.
You can read / download our full financial reports here:
National Political Fund Report
South Australia Financial Report
Western Australia Financial Report
New South Wales Financial Report
Union Elections
National & State Conference Elections - E2020/184
| State | Election Notice | Nomination Form | Declaration | Post Election Report |
| National | Election Notice | Nomination Form | Declaration | |
| Victoria Branch | Election Notice | Nomination Form | Declaration | |
| Tasmania Branch | Election Notice | Nomination Form | Declaration | |
| Western Australia Branch | Election Notice | Nomination Form | Declaration | |
| New South Wales Branch | Election Notice | Nomination Form | Declaration | |
| Queensland / Northern Territory Branch | Election Notice | Nomination Form | Declaration | |
| South Australia Branch | Election Notice | Nomination Form | Declaration |
The AMWU is required to have elections conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Union’s Rules and the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. Following is a table with the current elections and appropriate documentation.
If you require further information, please email [email protected]
| Election No. | Positions | ROC Decision | Election Notice | Nomination Form | Declaration | Post Election Report |
| E2020/17 & E2020/169 | Various Casual Vacancies |
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Declaration | |||
| E2020/17 & E2020/169 Stage 2 | Various Casual Vacancies | Election Notice | Nomination Form |
Post Election Report E2020/169
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| E2021/36 | Retired Members' Division | Election notice | Nomination form |
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| E2021/124 |
Retired Members' Division |
Decision | Declaration | |||
| E2021/184 |
Retired Members' Division |
Decision | Election Notice | Nomination Form |
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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: AMWU Privacy Policy
Workplace Gender Equality Report
The AMWU reports to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, on gender equality in the workplace, specifically equal remuneration between women and men and the family and caring responsibilities of women and men are central to achieving gender equality. We have now lodged our report with the Agency for this year.
The AMWU takes this responsibility very seriously and are striving to not only achieve this in our workplace, but in the workplaces of the members that we represent.
The report can be found here: WGEA Compliance Report 2020-21
Disclosures
